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Manufacturing Area
- Manufacturing Areas
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Flooring provides adequate slip resistance with present levels of contamination
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Flooring changes present trip free facilities (no greater than 1/4” or 6.5mm)
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Thresholds used at doorways are necessary and do not present trip hazard
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Single step trip hazards do not exist on production machinery
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Stairs and ladders comply with OSHA in USA, HSE in Europe and other local laws
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Correct safety skid resistant shoes are worn in wet or heavily contaminated areas
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Correct flooring materials are in wet or heavily contaminated areas
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GMP flooring materials must not present a slip hazard where contamination/ small parts present an additional risk
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Contamination of liquids (i.e. silicone), small parts, plastic pellets are adequately addressed through engineering controls
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GMP booties must have skid resistant soles that provide adequate walking traction and do not present a hazard in themselves
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PPE (glasses, goggles or suits) have strong visual cues
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Contaminated areas have skid resistant ladders and platforms
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Ladders/platforms provide open grating and skid resistance to clean soles
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Safe containment curbing with appropriate visual cues is evident
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Rail siding railings are in place to prevent falls into open pits
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Pallet loading areas to elevate platforms have normally closed gates
Emergency exits -
Emergency exit routes take people through areas with low risk for slips or trips, especially during lighting failures
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Emergency exit doors pose no trip potential due to elevation change through solid closed doors
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Emergency exit areas outside doors have no standing water or other potentially slippery areas
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Emergency exit doors have adequate emergency lighting during a major power failure
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Emergency evacuation route has appropriate visual clues if stair or ramps are involved (no single or partial steps exit)
Other areas
Food Service Areas
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Trip free walking surface - no abrupt changes greater than 1/4” or 6.5mm
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Food, drink and tray dispensing areas have spill tolerant flooring, 3-D type surface, surface grit or abrasive coating in specific localized areas
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Transition to carpeted or other material type eating areas complies with 1/4” or 6.5mm
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Steps (if used - 2 or more) have good visual cues (color change)
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Chairs have sufficient spacing to provide trip free walking areas
Laboratory Areas
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Flooring can handle small amounts of potential contaminants and provide slip resistant walking surface (with or without appropriate safety shoes)
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Safety showers are piped away and do not present additional slip hazard
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Visual cues are appropriate for Personal Protective Equipment use (goggles, eye glasses)
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Wet floor signs are available if spill occurs, to protect unaware employee
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Spill kits are available to safely clean and dispose of laboratory spills
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Flooring in close proximity to sink has skid resistant coating
Office Areas -
Carpeting has no rips or folds and provides good walking surface
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Floor material transitions do not exceed 1/4” or 6.5mm
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Electric cords do not present trip hazards when in use
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File boxes, briefcases, purses do not present trip hazards
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Thresholds at doorways are needed and do not present trip hazard
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Low level planters do not provide trip hazard
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Housekeeping is kept up to J&J standards and obsolete materials are disposed of properly
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Temporary maintenance procedures do not present new trip hazards
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Product samples are not stacked in corners to present potential trip hazard
Distribution Areas -
Floors present good slip resistance with small amounts of contamination
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Floors do not have cracks or separations that present trip hazards
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Floors do not have misaligned concrete section greater than 1/4” or 6.5mm
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Dock doors are always closed or have additional railings when not in use to prevent falls to pavements.
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Lift truck hydraulic fluid leaks are controlled through preventative maintenance program
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Spill kits and signs are available to control liquid spills
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Concrete curbs or other dividers to separate materials do not present trip hazards
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Empty pallets are not left on the floor as trip hazards
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Forks on lift trucks are not parked adjacent to pedestrian aisles to form trip hazards
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Outdoor material handling activities do not track moisture onto interior concrete floors with poor skid resistance
Emergency exits -
Emergency exit routes take people through areas with low risk for slips or trips, especially during lighting failures
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Emergency exit doors pose no trip potential due to elevation change through solid closed doors
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Emergency exit areas outside doors have no standing water or other potentially slippery areas
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Emergency exit doors have adequate emergency lighting during a major power failure
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Emergency evacuation route has appropriate visual clues if stair or ramps are involved (no single or partial steps exit)
Entrances
- Overhangs, Awning or Architectural Overhangs at Entrances
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Entrances have some protection from the elements at all entrances
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Exterior entrance mats are in place to remove excess snow or water on soles
Entrance Walkways and Curbs
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Surfaces are level, and misaligned concrete or bricks are not a trip hazard
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Walking surface provides good traction under wet conditions
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Walkways are properly pitched to eliminate standing water
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Curbless walkways are desirable at high volume pedestrian entrances
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(Excellent visual cue by color change or other marker is second choice)
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Snow melt or rain drainage does not drain over walking surfaces
Lobbies and Vestibules -
Vestibule exists in snow and severe weather areas to seal out elements
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Entrance mat system is in place to remove and drain excess moisture
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Mat is recessed into floor and provides level surface (Less than 1/4” or 6.5mm)
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Floor mat framing is not slippery when wet
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Main flooring in lobby can tolerate moisture without being a slip hazard
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Sufficient entrance mat length is provided to dry shoe soles
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No trip hazards exist between lobby flooring and next flooring surface
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No trip hazards exist as a result of using entrance mats
Stairs
- Stairs and Ramps
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Steps are uniform, even and to correct pitch (complying with OSHA in USA, HSE in Europe and other building, egress, and fire codes)
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Stairs have abrasive (friction enhancing) leading edge
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Tight diameter winding/spiral, or circular staircases are not used
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Walking surface of stairs provides good traction, even with slight contamination (handles all shoe materials well)
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Sturdy handrails are provided for entire length of staircase per codes
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Stairs have appropriate visual cues (color difference or other enhancement)
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Single step elevation changes are avoided or replaced by a ramp
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Staircases and landings are well illuminated
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Plants, waste receptacles and other obstacles are not placed on staircases
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Landings are level and of sufficient size
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Ramps have slopes less than 1 to 12°
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Ramps have good slip resistant surface - .80 Coefficient of Friction
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Pedestrian ramps have handrails in compliance with ADA criteria
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Pedestrian and lift truck ramps are separated
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Ramps are well illuminated
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Ramps have no trip hazards or discontinuous surfaces
Aisles
- Main Interior Aisles (High Volume Pedestrian Walkways)
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Trip free surfaces (No abrupt changes 1/4” or 6.5mm, or greater)
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Surfaces provide good slip free walking surface for all shoe materials, even with slight surface contamination
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Carpeting is firmly fastened with no folds or tears
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Flooring transitions/thresholds are protected by closed doors
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There are no open or automatic doors when thresholds are present
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Transitions between different materials comply to 1/4” or 6.5mm (or sloped transitions are in place for greater changes)
Washrooms
- Washroom and Locker rooms
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Showers have skid resistant flooring and grab bars
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Area outside showers have drains with skid resistant flooring (ideal would be entrance vestibule type matting recessed in floor)
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Locker rooms or change areas have skid resistant flooring
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Mats expressly designed for these applications are used to improve existing conditions
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Transitions between flooring materials comply with 1/4” or 6.5mm
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Standing water is not evident
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Towel dispenser is positioned adjacent or over sinks to minimize dripping on floor (alternative is skid resistant/water tolerant flooring)
Parking Lots
Parking Lots (High Volume Pedestrian Walking Areas)
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Surfaces are level and free of potholes, large cracks or trip hazards
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Walking surface provides good traction under wet conditions
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Standing water is minimal, especially in heavy pedestrian walkways
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Parking bumpers provide good visual cue, and use is minimized
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Inadvertent trip hazards are not present in heavy pedestrian walkways
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Lines (white/ yellow/ blue) and metal covers/ grates/ drains do not present a slip hazard when wet
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Speed bumps have excellent visual cues and are not in heavy walkways
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Handicap zones meet local requirements, including walking surface
Other requirements
Personal Protective Equipment
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The wearing of PPE does not increase the chance for a slip or trip
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Prescription safety glasses are fitted regularly to prevent slips or trips
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Surveys are frequently done to determine the adequacy of safety shoes, floor coatings, maintenance activities like waxing, and snow removal
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An annual news article on the use of personal protective equipment is written to increase awareness of related slip and trip hazards
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Boots, rubbers and safety shoes are evaluated for slip resistance in the facility
Shops and Remote Work Areas
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The slip resistance of the floor is adequate for the contaminants that are normally found because of the activities here
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Housekeeping and storage techniques minimize trip hazards
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Temporary electric cords to service equipment do not pose a trip hazard
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In areas where personal protective equipment is used, additional visual cues are provided in case of obscured vision
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There are no trip hazards due to misaligned concrete
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Mats or other repairs adequately solve potential slip or trip problems
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Lift truck forks (which present a trip hazard) have a protected area for service
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Ladders and movable stairs have adequate slip resistance
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Mobile lift or snorkels have slip resistant walking surfaces
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Pick up trucks or trackmobiles have slip resistant walking surfaces
Falls From Heights
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Policy and training on ladder safety?
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Policy on working on elevated surfaces (including roofs, personal lifts, ladders, scaffolds, etc)?
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Roof perimeter marked at 6'?
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Guarded skylights?
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Work platforms guarded appropriately?
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Work on equipment, tanks, platforms, etc. guarded appropriately?
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Fall protection (guardrails, restraint system) in place for roof work within 6' of roof edge?
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Falls from heights due to the fact that there are "no self closing gates on a mezzanine"
