Slips, Trip and Falls

Slips, trips and falls is the top reason for injuries in the United States. Thousands of disabling injuries — and even deaths — occur each year as a result of slips, trips, and falls from heights, on stairs, on level ground, at work and at home.

Pay Attention to Your Movements and Surroundings:

• Focus on where you're going, what you're doing, and what lies ahead.
• Expect the unexpected.
• Take responsibility for fixing, removing, or avoiding hazards in your path.
• Wear sturdy shoes with nonskid soles and flat heels.
• Avoid baggy or loose pants you could trip over.
• Walk, don't run.
• Wipe your feet when you come in from rain or snow.
• Report or replace any burned out lights or inadequate lighting.
• Watch out for floors that are uneven, have holes, etc.
• Keep your hands at your sides, not in your pockets, for balance.
• Don't carry loads you can't see over.
• Walk slowly on slippery surfaces.  Slide your feet and avoid sharp turns.
• Sit in chairs with all four chair legs on the floor.
• Make sure all wheels or casters are on the floor.
• Be constantly alert for — and remove or go around — obstructions in your path.