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  2. Slips, Trips, and Falls: Not Just a Workplace Hazard!

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  1. Slips, trips and falls

    Slips, trips and falls are one of the most common cause of injuries for workers and injuries can happen in a number of ways, for example: unmarked changes in floor levels. slipping on a wet floor (which is wet because something is spilt on it, or because of weather conditions or cleaning processes) poor housekeeping and obstructed views ...

  2. Slips, Trips and Falls

    Slips, trips and falls account for many of the injuries in workplaces. However, they can also cause very serious injuries, mostly to the ankle, knee or back, leaving workers with long-term problems which can significantly affect their quality of life. Falls from relatively low heights can cause serious injury or death.

  3. Falls

    In New Zealand, around 700 pedestrians are admitted to hospital each year as a result of slips, trips and stumbles in the road environment (including the footpath), and so the problem is not insignificant. [1] The highest proportion of trips and falls (34%) was sustained while stepping over a kerb. A further 18% were caused by irregularities in ...

  4. PDF Reducing harm from falls: Recommended evidence-based ...

    Introduction. This document includes: a collection of high-level evidence on reducing falls and harm from falls, current for 2020. recent literature of interest and relevance to anyone working to reduce falls and harm from falls. evidence about, and an overview of, the Health Quality & Safety Commission's 10 Topics in reducing harm from falls.

  5. Preventing slips trips and falls on farms

    New Zealand guidance. Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls around The Farm, ACC, 2002. Guidance from other jurisdictions. Coping with Slips, Trips, and Falls in Farming Enterprises (US), J. LaPrade. Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities, 2005. (Farm safety series ANR-1269) Dairy Safety: A Practical Safety Guide (AU), WorkSafe Victoria, 2006

  6. Injuries from falls

    New claims for fall-related injuries, by region and by age - 2021 to 2024 (ytd). Falls are more likely to affect children and those aged over 65. Criteria for a fall include: slipping or skidding on foot. tripping or stumbling. loss of consciousness or sleep. something giving way underfoot. misjudgement of support.

  7. Slips and trips

    Slips and trips occur in almost all workplaces, with the most serious slips resulting in broken bones, soft tissue damage and heavy bruising. They are often the initial cause of other injuries, such as falling down steps. Falls on the same level account for over 4,500 serious injuries a year in New Zealand and are the most common cause of ...

  8. National safe work month

    Minimise slips, trips and falls in your workplace during National Safe Work Month, it could be as simple as implementing floor-level safety measures. The installation of 3M™ Safety Walk™ Tapes, Treads & Films improve floor traction and provide a safe surface to walk on. For a limited time save over 40% on 3M's Safety-Walk™ Slip ...

  9. Slips, trips and falls

    64 3 479 7380. Nevan Trotter. Health and Safety Advisor. nevan.trotter@ otago.ac.nz. 64 3 479 5389. AskOtago. Slips, trips and falls are a significant hazard in the workplace. Processes should be in place to mitigate these hazards if they are not able to be eliminated.

  10. Investigating risk factors for slips, trips and falls in New Zealand

    Slip, trip and fall (STF) incidents, particularly falls from a height, are a leading cause of injury in the New Zealand residential construction industry. The most common origins of falls from a height in this sector are ladders, scaffolding and roofs, while slipping is the most frequent fall initiating event category.

  11. Slips, trips, and falls

    Preventing slips, trips and falls. Take extra care in wet conditions, as hard surfaces can become slippery. Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the weather. Don't rush. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to where you need to go. Use handrails when walking up and down stairs.

  12. Preventing slips, trips and falls on farms

    PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS ON FARMSUnless the employer can eliminate all slipping, tripping and falling hazards from the farm, employees need job-specific training and information on. es of being hurt.4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTSThe HSE Act says employers must give employees information about the hazards they're.

  13. Investigating risk factors for slips, trips and falls in New Zealand

    Keywords: Falls from a height; Injury investigations; Ladder falls; Residential construction; Slips, trips and falls Document Type: Research Article Affiliations: 1: Department of Management and International Business, Centre for Ergonomics and Occupational Safety and Health, Massey University at Albany, Auckland, New Zealand 2: Centre for Human Factors and Ergonomics, Forest Research ...

  14. Staying safe from trips and falls

    Keep doing what you love, with Nymbl. Improve your balance, stay sharp, and stay steady on your feet with our free, easy-to-use app. Download Nymbl today to your smartphone or tablet, and start improving your balance at home. Maintaining your strength and balance can be an integral part of helping you to stay safe from falls. Learn how we're ...

  15. What can dealing with slips trips and falls include?

    Slips, trips, and falls are common incidents that pose significant risks in various work environments, leading to injuries and work disruptions. . Managing these risks requires a well-rounded approach, encompassing a range of safety practices and preventive measures.This article explores the strategies and steps involved in what can dealing ...

  16. PDF BUILD RIGHT stopping sLips AnD fALLs

    UILD RIGHTstopping sLips AnD fALLsWithin new Zealand homes a slip, trip or fall injury occurs every 3 minutes. this affects around 400,000 adults and children each year - that's more than all sports and road injuries. using the right. evor Pringle, BRANZ Principal Writers lips usually result from wet or greasy surfaces, shiny floors, loose ...

  17. Investigating slips, trips and falls in the New Zealand dairy farming

    Abstract. The paper presents findings from 39 detailed follow-up investigations of slips, trips and falls (STF) incurred by individuals working in New Zealand's dairy farming industry. The study sought to identify the key contributory risk factors for STF in this sector to provide evidence to support intervention design, and to determine the ...

  18. Slips, Trips, and Falls toolbox talk

    Download a Slips, Trips, and Falls toolbox talk pdf. Slips, trips and falls are a common reason for many of the injuries in workplaces. They can cause minor injuries but can also lead to serious, long-term injuries. Many slip, trips and falls are avoidable and there are usually easy solutions a workplace can apply to control the risk, either by ...

  19. Investigating risk factors for slips, trips and falls in New Zealand

    Slip, trip and fall (STF) incidents, particularly falls from a height, are a leading cause of injury in the New Zealand residential construction industry. The most common origins of falls from a height in this sector are ladders, scaffolding and roofs, while slipping is the most frequent fall initiating event category.

  20. Slips, Trips and Falls

    Hazards in the Workplace. In 2022, 865 workers died in falls, and hundreds of thousands were injured badly enough to require days off of work. A worker doesn't have fall from a high level to suffer fatal injuries; 144 workers were killed in falls on the same level in 2022, according to Injury Facts. Construction workers are most at risk for ...

  21. Slips Trips and Falls

    Slips Trips and Falls. This campaign was introduced to help create an awareness of risks due to slipping or tripping. We used staff from Toyota and added a touch of humour to help get everyone engaged and thinking. ... 06 350 0006 [email protected]. Hours. Mon 9am to 5pm. Tue 9am to 5pm. Wed 9am to 5pm.

  22. Slips, Trips and Falls

    Thousands of workers are getting injured every year due to slips, trips and falls. Most common are musculoskeletal injuries, as well as cuts, bruises, fractures and dislocations.Slips occur when a person's foot loses traction with the floor. The most common causes are slippery floor surfaces (highly polished, wet or greasy) and inappropriate footwear. Use this checklist to help control the ...