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Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention 2012

Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention 2012. Issue – S T F. STF’s represents #1 cause of injury STF’s occur in any part of the school environment both inside and outside. STF’s may result in serious outcomes and permanent injury STF’s cost to both worker and employer can be great.

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Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention 2012

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  1. Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention2012

  2. Issue – S T F • STF’s represents #1 cause of injury • STF’s occur in any part of the school environment both inside and outside. • STF’s may result in serious outcomes and permanent injury • STF’s cost to both worker and employer can be great To the Worker: To the District: • pain • lost wages • temporary or permanent disability • reduced quality of life • depression • loss in employee effectiveness • increased WC insurance premiums • costs associated with substitutes • cost of medical treatment

  3. Definition of STF Fall When there is too little friction or traction between your feet (footwear) and the walking or working surface, and you lose your balance. Slip Occurs when you are too far off your center of balance. Trip Trip When your foot (or lower leg) hits an object and your upper body continues moving, throwing you off balance. When you step down unexpectedly to a lower surface (Misstep) and lose your balance, e.g., stepping off a curb.

  4. Common types of STF Injuries: • Sprains, strains • Bruises, contusions • Fractures • Abrasions, lacerations

  5. Commonly Affected Body Parts: • Knee, Ankle, Foot • Wrist, Elbow • Back • Shoulder • Hip • Head

  6. Factors Increasing the Risk of Slips, Trips and Falls Not Paying Attention Clutter

  7. A Chief Factor Increasing the Risk of Hurting Yourself Improper Method of Carrying Items

  8. Other common hazards to Look out For Report These Conditions Immediately

  9. Other common hazards to Look out For Report These Conditions Immediately

  10. Other common hazards to Look out For Report These Conditions Immediately

  11. Housekeeping • Close file cabinet or storage drawers • Report cables/wires that cross walkway • Keep working areas and walkways well lit and clear • Report burned out bulbs • Be aware of your surroundings and report any perceived danger

  12. To Report an Injury • Any employee who injures themselves while performing the duties of their job should report the injury immediately to the school nurse or, in their absence, the school secretary. • No employee may, unless in an emergency, visit a physician, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room without prior authorization from Rebecca Duncan, WC representative. • Paperwork regarding any injury must be completed to submit to the District’s Worker’s Comp. Carrier.

  13. Thank You …………….for taking the time to learn about safety and health and how to prevent future injuries and illnesses. For Additional Information Contact: duncanr@gwd50.org

  14. End of Module Click Hereto return to the Employee Training Page

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