OSHA Toolbox Talk: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

List hazards on site

Safety Discussion

• STF Injuries
  
  Sprains and Strains
  Bruises and Contusions
  Fractures
  Abrasions and Lacerations
  
  Typical Injury Sites
  
  Knee, ankle or foot
  Wrist or elbow
  Back or shoulder
  Hip
  Head

• SLIP - too little friction or traction between feet and walking or working surface, resulting in loss of balance.

  

• TRIP - Foot or lower leg hits object and upper body continues moving, resulting in loss of balance.
  -Stepping down to lower surface and losing balance.

  

• FALL - occurs when too far off center of balance
  Two types:
  1. Fall at same level
  2. Fall to lower level

  

• Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
  
  1. Where possible, avoid walking on wet/slippery surfaces; wipe off the bottom of wet footwear.
  2. Use flashlights or helmet lights to stay clear of holes or floor openings, wet or slippery surfaces, and debris or equipment.
  3. Do not step on any surface until you have visually inspected it to ensure there are no holes or weak spots and that it can support workers and their equipment.
  4. Never carry equipment or loads in your hands when climbing ladders.
  5. Wear backpacks and tool belts to hold equipment and keep both hands free.
  6. Use fall protection when walking or performing emergency response activities near unprotected edges of elevated surfaces.
  7. Use communication devices, particularly hands-free devices, for contacting employers/incident commanders and other workers about slip, trip and fall hazards.

Follow Up Questions

• Do all employees fully understand slip, trip and falling hazards, and the preventive measures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there factors which can cause accidents to happen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List the factors observed

• Are there recent accidents occurred?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other concerns

Confirmation

• Competent Person (Full Name and Signature)

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Signee

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