Avoid everyday slips, trips and falls
How to prevent slips, trips and falls in everyday work situations
Easy slip, trip and fall prevention
Slips and falls are one of the most common injuries we see at SFM. They can cause anything from simple embarrassment to serious head injuries and can happen to anyone, anytime. They are also very preventable. Common causes include:
Distracted walking
Falls from ladders
Slips and falls on wet
and slippery surfaces
Tripping over cords and clutter
Falling on stairs
Standing on chairs
instead of stepladders
Raise awareness of slip, trip and fall hazards
Order our slips, trips and falls packet to identify hazards, work to control them and train employees. Download and hang posters to raise awareness of slip, trip and fall hazards. We also offer email attachments, table tents, envelope stuffers and stickers. Swap them out regularly to keep them fresh and noticeable.
Train your employees
We offer resources on safety training topics specific to everyday slips, trips and falls. There are two types of training talks: Supervisor Initiated Training (SITs) and 5-Minute Solutions. The styles are slightly different, but they’re used the same way.
Supervisor initiated training (SITs)
5-Minute Solutions
Additional slip, trip and fall resources
Download checklists, forms, information sheets and more.
Recommended safety products and vendors
Sometimes preventing injuries can be as simple as using a safety product or enlisting the help of a reliable vendor to teach you best practices.