TOOL BOX TALK(TBT) TOPIC: SLIPS & TRIPS Slips and trips can happen on slippery surfaces, due to spills, trailing cables, poor Location: housekeeping and uneven surfaces. Other SR Participant Name/card# Sign factors such as poor lighting or poor layout # can also increase the risk. Solutions are 1 usually simple and low cost. 2 3 The Causes: 4 5 Poor Housekeeping 6 Unorganized workplace. 7 8 Possible Outcomes. 9 10 Major Injuries. 11 12 Guidance: 13 14 Identify slip and trip risks 15 Rectify slip and trip risks Prevent floors from getting wet or contaminated If a spillage occurs clean it up quickly Prevent people from walking on wet floors until they have dried. Route cables away from traffic routes. Everyone should look out for trip hazards and move or report them. Wear appropriate footwear. Report unsafe or slippery flooring. Report broken or uneven flooring. Report obstacles. Implement good housekeeping. Stack materials safely. Never store materials or equipment in Walkways or escape routes.