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87 355-BQD-01-IAAP © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | WSPS.CA Landscape Ontario – Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Personal Protective Equipment Slips, trips and falls can lead to severe injuries, including broken bones, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries, among others. In Ontario, same level falls account for an average of over 8,800 lost-�me claims every year (WSIB, 2024). Slips, trips and falls can be avoided with the prac�ce of good housekeeping in the workplace and workers being aware of job related hazards. Prevention Points All workers have the responsibility to prevent slips, trips and falls from happening in the workplace by correcting any potential hazardous situations and by alerting others of the hazard or reporting it to their supervisor. A good rule of thumb: in the event of a fall, avoid resisting the fall – instead relax your body by going limp, break the fall with your arms bent and roll with the momentum of the fall. Consider these prevention points as well: Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on page 7 before performing any task. Clean up all spills and remove the hazard source. Slips can be avoided by ensuring the area is free from water or other liquids. Uneven or rocky ground should be cleared or levelled and/or traffic should be re-routed around the problem area. Ensure pathways on job sites are smooth, free of holes and rocks, etc., and materials properly stored. Ice is a major cause of slips/falls. Clear ice, apply salt and sand or re-route traffic. Use signage to alert co-workers and public of all persistent potential dangers. Take care when using machinery/mowers on wet grass slopes. Ensure to wear slip resistant soled safety boots with appropriate tread. For more information on preventing slips, trip and falls, refer to R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s.11 under the OHSA. ! ! ACTION! Review with your crew company housekeeping procedures and policies while on the jobsite.