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Slips, Trips and Falls

Workers can slip when they lose their footing, workers can trip when they catch their foot on or in something, and workers fall when they come down suddenly.

Sub-Title:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) maintains general industry regulations on walking/working surfaces 1910.22-30 that guard against hazards including clutter, protruding objects, and wet conditions.

Government Regulations:
1910

Who Needs this Training?
There are no formal training requirements for slips, trips, and falls. However, employees shall be trained to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions.

Dangers of Remaining Uncertified:
If workers are not trained on how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions, the hazards can harm everyone in the facility, regardless of title or job responsibilities.

Included Topics:
Introduction – 0:17
Topic 1: Introduction to Slips, Trips & Falls – 6:38
Topic 2: Recognizing the Hazards – 2:60
Topic 3: Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention – 7:33
Topic 4: Housekeeping – 5:53
Summary – 0:19

Course Layout:
Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes, and Final Knowledge Check.

Course Duration:
A minimum of 30 minutes is required to complete this course.

Recertification:
OSHA requires annual recertification for workers where occupational exposure takes place.

Certificate of Completion:
A completion certificate is available for printing immediately upon successfully finishing the course.

Slips, Trips and Falls

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