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Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls can happen in any workplace and
may result in sprains, strains, bruises, broken bones,
back injuries, concussions, contusions, abrasions, and
lacerations. A disabling injury can result impacting the
worker's ability to do their job.
A well-designed workplace combined with
effective workplans, policies and programs lead
to the prevention of slips, trips, and falls. A robust
housekeeping program, including prompt clean-up of
spills and maintaining obstruction-free walkways can
be an important means to mitigate the risk. Involving
key stakeholders, including affected workers, can go a
long way to ensure safe conditions and practices are
developed, applied, and maintained.
Consulting
Falls Prevention
Building Blocks – Housekeeping
Training
Preventing Falls from Slips & Trips (e-Course)
Information Resources
WSPS Slips, Trips & Falls Resource Hub
Preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace –
Ontario Resource
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace –
WorkSafeBC Booklet
Workplace slips, trips and falls
Walking and Working Surfaces
Good Housekeeping at Work
Housekeeping/Preventive Maintenance
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knowledge as at the revision date, having been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current
opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency
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assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this reference material, or that other or additional measures may not
be required or exceptional conditions or circumstances. Under no circumstances shall WSPS, its affiliates, or any of its respective
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Publication date: July 2024
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