1. PROJECT ON SLIP, TRIP AND FALLS
PRESENTED
BY
SWAPNIL V KADAM
SUBMITTED TO IOSH INSTITUTE (AISE)

2. Slip, Trips and Falls
Presented by
Bill Taylor
Over 20%
Of all Accidents
Second Only to
Auto Accidents

3. Can you walk?
• Most of us are very experienced
walkers. After all, we've been
walking almost all of our lives. So
why is it that simply putting one
foot in front of the other to get
from place to place results in so
many injuries? After all, slips,
trips and falls are a major cause
of injuries, both at work and
away from work.

4. Slips, Trips and Falls - Deadly!
• According to OSHA, Slip,
Trips and Falls cause 15% of
all accidental deaths,
second only to motor
vehicles.

5. Slips, Trips and Falls - Dangerous
• Nationally, 20% of all
injuries are caused by
slips, trips and falls.

6. • In an CAL-OSHA study
from January 1, 2000 to
December 31, 2000, with
a total of 329 accidents,
there were 75 which
were slips and falls which
is 22% of the total.
• Change to MSHA
CAL-OSHA Study

7. Can you walk?
• Admittedly, some of these
injuries involve falls from
ladders, buildings, or other
heights. However, most of
them are injuries to folks just
walking from one place to
another, why does this
happen?

8. • We all recognize that the winter
months are especially hazardous
due to the presence of ice and
snow, but there are many other
factors that contribute to slips,
trips and falls:
Some Things That Help Us Fall

9. • Loose, irregular surfaces
such as gravel, shifting floor
tiles, and uneven sidewalks,
can make it difficult to
maintain your footing.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

10. • Oil, grease and other
spilled liquids can
make walking surfaces
extremely slick.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

11. • Stairs can present a special
challenge, especially stairs
that are taller, shorter, or
have a smaller tread depth, or
are otherwise irregular.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

12. • Obstructed aisles or
walkways present
tripping hazards or
require frequent
changes of direction,
throwing you off
balance.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

13. • Insufficient light can
make it difficult to see
obstacles and notice
changes in the walking
surface.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

14. • Shoes with slick soles provide
insufficient traction, while
platform shoes and high heels
increase your vulnerability to
uneven surfaces.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

15. • Moving too fast increases the
likelihood you will misjudge a
step or encounter a hazard
before you have a chance to
notice it.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

16. • Carrying large items
can both obstruct
your vision and
impair your balance.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

17. • Inattention and distraction
interfere with your
awareness of all of these
hazards and increase your
risk of injury.
Some Things That Help Us Fall

18. Remember Year 2000
• In the 35-44 age group, the ninth leading cause of Injury Death
was “Unintentional Fall” with 647 deaths
• In the 45-54 age group, the fifth leading cause of Injury Death
was “Unintentional Fall” with 1024 deaths
• In the 55-64 age group, the third leading cause of Injury Death
was “Unintentional Fall” with 1004 deaths
• Most of the CAL-OSHA population falls in the 35-64 age group
• More than 40% of our Lost Time and Restricted Work Injuries
were a result of Slips, Trips, and Falls

19. Remember