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It’s the little things – like not using designated access points – that caused some serious slips,

It’s the little things – like not using designated access points – that caused some serious slips, trips and falls last year. Don’t risk a short cut – it could lead you straight to hospital. Accidents can and do happen on a job

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It’s the little things – like not using designated access points – that caused some serious slips,

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  1. It’s the little things – like not using designated access points – that caused some serious slips, trips and falls last year. Don’t risk a short cut – it could lead you straight to hospital.

  2. Accidents can and do happen on a job • In 2009/10 we recorded 622 slips, trips and falls, many due to taking unnecessary short cuts • Short cuts can lead to short lives 382 in Infrastructure Maintenance and 240 in Investment Projects and Asset Management

  3. Result: Badly bruised shoulder and collarbone Prevention: • Make use of the safe pedestrian access points provided to avoid accidents with vehicles • Be aware of your surroundings and any dangers at all times • Cause: • Trying to save time by not using an Approved Access Point for staff on foot • Lack of care and attention when in the same vicinity as vehicles

  4. Result: Shoulder and neck sprain, and pulled trapezius muscle Prevention: • Always carry a suitable load • Use the handrails provided on all stairs • Keep walkways clear • Spread the load between your workmates or make further trips • Cause: • Rushing the job and then falling • Carrying too much heavy equipment on back and in hands when using access steps

  5. Result: Top half of fourth finger amputated, head injuries and a bruised shoulder Prevention: • Use appropriate and/or additional lighting when necessary • Stay alert, even in familiar surroundings • Think about your actions and where you leave kit, and how this might affect others • Cause: • Heading out to a job without suitable site or personal lighting • Falling on mechanical equipment left by others

  6. Use the Approved Access Points provided at site and not short cuts • Take your time, as rushing causes concentration to lapse and accidents to happen • Always use the right PPE, tools and equipment for the job

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