Slips, trips, and falls are definitely no laughing matter. In fact, following highway crashes, falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace fatalities, according to Injury Facts.
OSHA expects employers to protect workers from falls, but falls keep happening nonetheless. Organizations just aren’t doing enough to prevent falls, and workers aren’t taking the issue seriously enough.
This has been the case for practically a decade. In fact, falls are such a big deal that they occupy not one, but two spots on the most recent OSHA “Top 10” list.
With falls the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, this last week of National Safety Month we’ll focus on reducing slips, trips and falls, falls from heights, and how technology can play a role in saving lives.
According to NSC, in 2020…
Falls can happen anywhere. Whether it’s working at heights or tripping on the same level, you always need to keep your eyes out for hazards. We’ve gathered some tools to help keep your team safe.
Safety Meeting Topics Focusing on Slips, Trips, and Falls
Looking for a topic this week? This is a great time to share how to prevent both falls on the same level and falls from heights. Maybe cover housekeeping best practices. Or the concept of walking-working.
Need more ideas for safety talks? We’ve got 21 of em!
Fall Prevention Resources
Here are some reading materials for you to get smarter on the topic:
KPA: Fall Protection: How to Avoid the Most Common OSHA Violation
OSHA: Fall Protection Resources
In case you missed it, here’s what we’re covering each week of National Safety Month:
Week 1: Emergency Preparedness
Week 2: Slips, Trips, & Falls
Week 3: Heat-related Illness
Week 4: Hazard Recognition
