According to the US National Safety Council, nearly 15,000 deaths in the USA result from falls each year.
So slips, trips and falls are a significant risk at work and at home.
Here are some tips to reduce the risk:
+ Wear shoes that provide good traction for the conditions;
+ Keep floors and stairs clear of debris and spilled liquids;
+ Only carry loads that you can see over;
+ Don't walk into a dark room - use a torch or turn on the lights;
+ Repair or replace broken or uneven flooring, pavement, tiling, carpet or floorboards;
+ Keep at least one hand on the handrail when using steps or stairs;
+ Don't jump from heights (e.g., from trucks or from loading docks);
+ Don't use "home-made" or makeshift ladders or steps to reach up high;
+ When climbing ladders, face to the front and use both hands when climbing;
+ Don't over-reach from a ladder;
+ Make sure only one person uses any ladder at a time;
+ Never approach to the top step of the ladder; and
+ Make sure ladders are "footed" on flat, stable ground and if possible, "tied-off" at the top.
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