OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

Chapter Nine: Falling,

Impact, Acceleration, and
Lifting Hazards
Causes of Falls

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A foreign object on the walking surface
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A design flaw in the walking surface
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Slippery surfaces
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An individual’s impaired physical condition
Kind of Falls

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Trip and fall
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Stump and fall
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Step and fall
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Slip and fall
Walking and Slipping
* Strategies for Preventing Slips
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Choose the right material from the outset.
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Retrofit an existing surface.
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Practice good housekeeping.
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Require nonskid footwear.
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Inspect surfaces frequently.
Slip and Fall Prevention Programs
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A policy statement/ commitment.
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Review and acceptance of walks ways.
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Reconditioning and retrofitting.
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Maintenance standards and procedures.
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Inspection, audits, test, and records.
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Employees footwear program.
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Defense methods for legal claims.
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Measurement of results
Ladder Safety
*Dos and Don’ts of Ladder Use
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Checking for slipperiness,
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Allowing only one person on the the ladder
at a time
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Securing the base and top on level surface,
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Applying the four-to-one ratio,
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Facing the ladder when climbing,
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Avoiding leaning
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Always holding on with one hand
Impact and Accelerations Hazards

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So is any type of fall since, having fallen, a
person’s rate of fall accelerates until striking
a surface(impact).

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25% of the work place accidents that occur
year as the result of acceleration and impact.
Protection from Falling/Accelerating
Object
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Head Protection
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Eye and Face Protection
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Foot Protection
Lifting Hazards

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Lifting hazards such as poor posture,
ergonomic factors, and personal, and
bending.
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$12 billion in workers’ compensation costs
annually.
Back safety/Lifting Program

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Dr. Alex kaliokin recommends the following
six – step program:
 Display poster illustrations.
 Preemployment screening.
 Regular safety inspections.
 Education and training.
 Use external services.
 Map out the prevention program.
Standing Hazards

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Anti-Fatigue Mats
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Shoe-Inserts
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Foot Rails
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Workplace
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Sit/Stand Chairs
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Proper Footwear