Slips, Trips and Falls Slips, Trips and Falls Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Slips, Trips and Falls Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. Every year falls from ladders make up nearly a third of those deaths. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common and costly injuries that occur in the workplace. These injuries and deaths are preventable. At the Phalcon companies slips/trips/falls and falls from ladders are one of our leading causes of injuries year after year. In 2024 alone we had 3 SIF-P incidents, two of these were from ladder falls. These resulted in fractured vertebrae, lacerations and contusions. Slips, Trips and Falls from the Same Level: Slips occur when an individual slides along smoothly causing a loss of balance. Slipping hazards include wet, icy, greasy, or soiled ground or floors. Employees need to wear the proper foot apparel appropriate for the job, such as steel toed and slip resistant footwear. Use absorbents to clean up spills, especially oily and corrosive materials. Salt and sand your work areas if snow and ice accumulate. Trips occur when an obstruction catches the worker’s foot and causes him or her to stumble. Tripping hazards include cords, equipment, uneven surfaces, material, and unseen or unexpected objects. These tripping hazards should be picked up and put away after every use, and when they are in use be aware of the danger they could pose in a work area/walkway, such as an extension cord strung across a work area. Falls occur from an individual descending freely by the force of gravity. A fall can happen from any elevation such as when working on ladders, lifts, large equipment, elevated walkways, ramps, or platforms. Falls may also occur into or through an open hole. The majority of falls occur from heights less than 10 feet, so precautions need to be taken, even at lower heights. Safe Practices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls: • Practice good housekeeping and organization of work areas • Do not be distracted when walking through work areas. Looking at your phone or something else can cause you to miss hazards that can lead to a slip or trip • Ensure that you have proper footwear for your work and that they are in good condition • Clean footwear of any mud, snow, ice, or moisture, when possible, when coming from outside to inside • Ensure there is proper lighting in work areas and that any changes in elevation are brightly marked • Utilize handrails or grab rails in areas where there are stairs or changes in elevation • Use 3 points of contact when mounting or dismounting equipment • Walk don’t run Falls from Ladders? Ladders are a common tool in the electrical trade. They provide us with a means of reaching locations too high to reach otherwise. They allow us to go down into trenches and excavations easily, and ladders help us gain access to the upper floors and roofs of buildings. Many of the fall related injuries result from the improper use or the use of a defective ladder. Safe Practices to Prevent Fall From Ladders: • Is a ladder the right tool. Should a lift be used? • Use the right ladder for the job (step, extension, straight, platform) • Extension Ladders need to extend at least 3 feet above the elevated landing • The base of the ladder should be secured • Wear proper footwear (e.g., anti-slip work boots) • Place the ladder on stable and level ground. DO NOT place it on an uneven surface. • Do not stand or work on the top two rungs of a ladder • Maintain three points of contact with the ladder at all times • Do not carry any tools or materials in your hands when climbing a ladder • Always keep your weight centered between the side rails Identifying and communicating the hazards and controls associated with slips, trips and falls at the daily pre-job brief will go a long way towards preventing needless injuries. Additional Comments Trainer Name * Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Toolbox Talk Attendee Attended By (Required) Picture Upload Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 52.43MB reCAPTCHA If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit Δ
