EMA Journal - Fall 2024
Risk Management
Patrick Cunningham 2024-10-18 06:32:54
Safety Awareness for Slips, Trips and Falls
It only takes a moment, but a slip, trip or fall at your fuel distribution business could have devastating and long-lasting consequences. Keeping your employees and clients safe isn’t just common sense — it’s a solid risk management practice. Did you know:
• Falls that stem from slipping and tripping are the second-most common cause of workplace injuries.¹
• Twenty percent to 30 percent of workplace falls lead to injuries like deep bruising, broken bones or concussions.1
• Fifteen percent of all workplace deaths are the result of slips, trips and falls.¹
Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards
Implement a risk management plan that outlines the importance of watching for and preventing slips, trips and falls. Frequently survey the inside and outside of your workplace for hazards. Regularly use a checklist that’s specific to your industry, and follow up with consistent training and reminders for employees.
Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis
Certain work may require a job hazard analysis to determine potential risks before they occur, including a safety evaluation of the employees who will be completing certain tasks, the tasks themselves, tools involved and the work environment. This can help develop standard operating procedures moving forward.
Take Action
Safe work practices, including the ones listed above, can include but are not limited to:
• Keeping walkways, entrances and exits free of obstructions or weather-related hazards like snow and ice.
• Hanging up warning signs as needed.
• Installing non-skid surfaces.
• Providing adequate work-rest periods so employees stay alert and refreshed.
• Having cleaning supplies on hand and cleaning spills immediately.
• Maintaining well-lit facilities.
• Following building codes.
• Using correct tools, ladders and protective gear for designated jobs.
• Encouraging employees to keep work areas clean.
Keep a watchful eye out for slip, trip and fall risks; conduct a job hazard analysis; and take action today to help keep your employees, clients and business safe. To learn more, reach out to your local Federated® marketing representative.
¹ Slips, Trips, and Falls: Preventing Workplace Trip Hazards. www.osha.com/blog/slips-trips-fallsprevention. Accessed July 17, 2024.
This article is for general information and risk prevention only and should not be considered legal or other expert advice. The recommendations herein may help reduce but are not guaranteed to eliminate any or all risk of loss. The information herein may be subject to, and is not a substitute for, any laws or regulations that may apply. This information is accurate as of its publication date and is subject to change. Some of the services referenced herein may be provided by third parties wholly independent of Federated. Federated provides access to these services with the understanding that neither Federated nor its employees provide legal or other expert advice. All products and services not available in all states. Qualified counsel should be sought with questions specific to your circumstances and applicable laws.
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