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sliPs, triPs and falls
Points to Emphasize
Keep all work areas, including aisles and walkways, free of clutter.
Always use the 3-point technique for mounting and dismounting tractors and other equipment.
Be extra careful working around equipment when footing is bad.
Wear slip-resistant footwear.
Put tools away when you finish using them.
Be aware of the danger
Slipping on an icy surface or tripping over some old boards stacked in a walkway can have serious
consequences. In fact, a substantial number of farm workplace injuries, and even some fatalities, have
resulted from what we might think of as a simple fall.
Management has a responsibility to eliminate slip and trip hazards to the greatest extent possible.
Workers need to adopt habits that will reduce their chances of being injured in a fall.
Learn to recognize potential "slip and trip" hazards.
Take steps to eliminate the hazards. Check with your supervisor if you come across something
that you feel could be a threat to sound footing.
Stay alert, and think about your actions.
Hazard elimination
Keep all aisles and walkways free of clutter and debris.
Clean up oil spills and other slippery materials immediately.
Set aside a few minutes to put tools away and clean up debris at the end of the day. Work is more
efficient and enjoyable in a clean, well-organized environment.
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