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Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of injuries in industry.

Avoid the accumulation of trash, dust and loose waste in walking areas. Regular cleaning and mopping up of spills is essential to prevent slips. Floors, passageways, aisles and escape routes should be clean and free of trash, obstructions and clutter. Consider installing floor mats at doors and high-traffic areas to prevent slips, especially during inclement weather.

Make sure sufficient shelving is installed and can support the weight of the material stored. Make sure shelving has adequate headroom to avoid injury from bumping into it. Materials should be stored flush with shelving and not protruding into walkways. If heavy or bulky items must be handled manually, store them at waist height. This will reduce the possibility of strain. Secure items that could fall and cause injury, such as ladders.

"Fire hazards are common in companies. Improperly stored flammable and combustible liquids, open ignition sources and other hazards must be avoided."
Avoid the accumulation of items that can cause fires. Store flammable materials in fire cabinets and dispose of all flammable items in a metal container placed far away from sources of ignition. Ensure doors and exits are clear of obstructions. Conduct a monthly inspection of fire protection systems such as fire extinguishers, pull-out stations and emergency lighting./"

Some types of injuries are more common than others. For example, slips, trips and falls are more common in industry. According to OSHA, they account for 15% of all fatal accidents. One in six recent accidents are slips, trips and falls, resulting in an average of 11 days of missed work. You can reduce these types of accidents by inspecting your facility, investigating accidents and near misses in detail, and retraining employees as conditions and work environments change.

Power tools and equipment are responsible for over 400,000 injuries annually. Most of these injuries are preventable if safe work practices are followed. Some safe practices include: training employees, checking tools before each use, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment when using tools, observing warning labels, checking machine guards, and repairing defective equipment.

6. Conduct inspections
All of the steps mentioned would be pointless if there was no formal process to assess their effectiveness. This could be done daily, weekly, monthly, or a mix of assessments at different levels over different time periods.
Always follow the simple concept: Plan – Execute – Check – Act.
To stay one step ahead of potential hazards, keep a checklist handy and go through each inspection task thoroughly to avoid missing any potential hazards.

One important point that is often overlooked is employee training. Training should be one of the first items discussed with new employees before they begin working in a facility. Employees should be trained in safe work practices, the PPE required for each job, and how to recognize unsafe conditions.

It's no use having your employees with little or no knowledge of standards and rules if they don't know them. Using safety standards in training is great, but to be effective they need to be integrated into daily activities. This means regularly training and informing your employees about these rules. Encourage open channels for two-way communication regarding safety processes, performance and expectations.

/"Identify potential hazards with clearly visible signs and/or labels. These signs serve the same purpose as safety precautions; they are effective reminders.
If you change a protocol, update signage as soon as possible so that employees are aware of the update in a timely manner. Post all safety expectations prominently and in close proximity to the equipment involved. Signs serve as a constant visual reminder of the hazards involved and necessary safety precautions to prevent injury.

References
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf
North Carolina Department of Labor, http://www.nclabor.com/osha/etta/A_to_Z_Topics/SlipsTrips.pdf

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