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ZIP Tips: Preventing slips, trips and falls
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Whether you work in an office, a warehouse, a water treatment plant, in the field or any city work site, follow these guidelines to prevent slips trips and falls:
- Good housekeeping: A clean workplace is a safer workplace
- Spills: Rope them off, clean them up, and alert your co-workers and supervisor
- Cords: Always use cable covers or tape to prevent co-workers from tripping over cords
- Behavior: Don’t rush, be aware of your surroundings, cut down on distractions, don’t carry too much at once, and use handrails
- Lighting: Don’t work in dimly lit areas. Change light bulbs, use a flashlight or alert a supervisor
- Make sure your shoes are in good condition and tightly tied every shift.
- Choose the right ladder and climb it correctly: Keep rungs at the arch of your foot as you climb, and grasp the side rails with your hands, not the rungs
- When using a ladder, don’t reach too far to the right or left – it could upset your balance and make you fall.
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