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Presented by:
Bill Luther, Loss Prevention Consultant
Do You
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Fall Prevention ?
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Agenda
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4:30
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Introduction & Objectives
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Definitions, statistics, standards
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Break
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Categories & Factors of Falls
3:20 Break
4:30 Prevention of Falls
4:45 Q & A
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Types of falls
Same level
Fall from heights (nonconstruction related and
focuses on portable ladders)
Stairs and steps
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Definitions
Definitions
Definitions
Slip/Trip/Fall Impact
All
Events
Falls
% of events
assoc. with Falls
Total injuries
105,08
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19,74
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18.8
72,208
11,83
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16.4
7,828
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GENDER
Male
Female
32,460
1 Texas
Workers
Compensation
Commission
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Slip/Trip/Fall Impact
Characteristic
All
Events
Falls
% of events assoc.
with Falls
AGE
16 19
4,018
602
15.0
20 24
12,482
2,010
16.1
25 34
29,926
5,392
18.0
35 44
31,192
5,628
18.0
45 54
19,663
3,552
18.1
55 64
6,732
2,154
31.3
65 and over
1,005
403
40.1
1 Texas
Workers
Compensation
Commission
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Slip/Trip/Fall Impact
Characteristic
All
Events
Falls
% of events assoc.
with Falls
Industry
Construction
7,397
1,562
21.1
Retail Trade
20,310
4,568
22.5
Finance,
Insurance,
Real Estate
2,735
943
34.5
Manufacturin
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22,978
3,184
13.9
1 Texas
Workers
Compensation
Commission
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Slip/Trip/Fall Impact
All
Events
Falls
% of events assoc.
with Falls
< 3 months
15,146
2,937
19.4
3 11
months
23,135
4,680
20.2
1 5 years
33,395
6,199
18.6
> 5 years
22,964
4,143
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Characteristic
Length of
Service
1 Texas
Workers
Compensation
Commission
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1910.23 (Floor/Wall
Openings)
Stairway railings/guards
handrails for 4 or more risers
Stair width and
presence/absence of walls notes
where rails are to be placed
Steps should be designed as or
treated with slip resistant
surface
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ANSI/ASSE A1264.2-2001
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BREAK TIME
Types of falls
Same level
Types of falls
Ladders-portables
Step stools
Platforms
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Types of falls
Stairways
Wall and floor openings
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Physics
Gravity works
It pulls us down towards the earth
and makes any slip/trip/fall worse
Momentum
Speed and size the bigger the
object and the faster it is moving,
the greater the chance of losing
balance
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Physics
Slips because of too little
friction
Trips because of interference
with balance
Falls by moving too far off our
center of gravity
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Physiological factors
Gender
Females have a greater risk of a
serious fall
Age
55 and older group are more likely
to experience a disabling fall
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Health
Illnesses
flu
Medication
Poor vision
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Social/emotional factors
Concentration
Preoccupied
In a hurry
Complacency
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Leather
Can be slippery when new
on hard dry surface, but due
to water absorption, can be
less slippery on wet surfaces
when broken in.
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Environmental factors
Physical characteristics of
the surface
Type of flooring
Hard- concrete, tile
Resilient-VCT
Other-wood, carpet
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Contributing factors-same
level
Carpet
Has good traction, even with wet
conditions (nursing homes &
hospitals)
Carpet needs to be kept in good
condition- regular inspection and
repair/replace as needed when
damage is noted
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Contributing factors-same
level
Carpet
Small rip can catch a heel
causing a trip and fall
Bumps can catch the toe of
the shoe causing a trip and
fall
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Contributing factors-same
level
Wood flooring
Generally not found in most
office complexes due to high
initial cost and maintenance
Typical retail wood cleaners
may leave a slick finish even
when dry
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Contributing factors-same
level
Parking lots
Pot holes
Loose rocks and pebbles
Speed bumps
Cracks in pavements
Ramps
Parking space dividers
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Contributing factors-same
level
Parking lots
Should we be concerned
about parking lots from a
workers comp standpoint?
Yes!
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Contributing factors-same
level
Sidewalks
Uneven patterns
Cracks
Debris
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BREAK TIME!
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Prevention of
Slip/Trips/Falls-same level
Mats
Housekeeping
Employee Awareness
Appropriate Footwear
Proper Floor Maintenance &
Inspection
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Prevention of
Slip/Trips/Falls-same level
Mats
Place mats and/or runners at
building entrances, adjacent
water fountains, sinks, and
any other place where spills
may occur and is part of the
workplace
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Prevention of
Slip/Trips/Falls-same level
Mats
Should be secured against movement
Housekeeping
Assigned responsibilities
Employee training in proper
procedures for routine cleaning
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Storage Procedures
Housekeeping is an ongoing
process, not hit and miss
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Housekeeping
Employee Awareness
Appropriate footwear
Appropriate footwear
Appropriate footwear
Floor Treatments
Pros and Cons for each
Contact supplier for one that
suites your needs best
Etching
Paint or Epoxy compounds
Broom finishing of concrete
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Floor Treatments
Abrasive granules coating
Carpet
Floor
Maintenance/Inspection
Responsibility must be assigned
Floor manufacturer is the best
resource for determining what
product is best
Many new hard surface floor
care products have built in
traction enhancing properties
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Floor
Maintenance/Inspection
Slip Resistance
Measurement
Slip Resistance
Measurement
Slip Resistance
Measurement
Slip Resistance
Measurement
Expensive
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Stairs
Keep stairs clear of debris and
potentially slippery substances
Dont allow employees to skip
stairs to save steps & use handrails
Stairs should be installed with OSHA
specified railings and meet width
and step height requirements
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Stairs
Maintain regular and emergency
lighting
Inspect stairs and stairways
periodically
Step Stools
Use step stools with handrails, if
possible, avoid single step stool
Keep assessable and inform
employees of location
Wide step base is preferred
Limit load to be accessed, dont
reach above shoulder height
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Ladders-Portables
Make sure ladder is set up on
firm level base
Inspect ladder before climbing
for any damage
If damaged, immediately tag
Do not Use and remove from
work area
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Ladders - Portables
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Ladders - Portables
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: ______
Indirect Cost: ______
Total Cost: ______
Profit Margin: ______
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: ______
Total Cost: ______
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: $8,540
Indirect Cost: _______
Total Cost: _______
Profit Margin: _______
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: _______
Total Cost: _______
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: $8,540
Indirect Cost: $17,080
Total Cost: ______
Profit Margin: _______
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: _______
Total Cost: _______
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: $8,540
Indirect Cost: $17,080
Total Cost: $25,620
Profit Margin: _______
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: _______
Total Cost: _______
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: $8,540
Indirect Cost: $17,080
Total Cost: $25,620
Profit Margin: __7%__
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: _______
Total Cost: _______
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: $8,540
Indirect Cost: $17,080
Total Cost: $26,620
Profit Margin: __7%__
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: $244,000.00
Total Cost: __________
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$afety Pays
Direct Cost: $8,540
Indirect Cost: $17,080
Total Cost: $26,620
Profit Margin: __7%__
The ADDITIONAL SALES necessary to
cover:
Indirect Cost: $244,000.00
Total Cost: $366,000.00
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THE END
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Thank You!
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