Slips, Trips and Falls
What are slips, trips and falls? There are two kinds of falls - same level or from height.
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Slips, Trips & Falls
Browse through our resources below to access information on how to keep your workplace and workers free from slips, trips and falls.
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How to Work from Heights Safely
This video discusses Working at Heights - a key concern for anyone whose employees are off the ground, whether it's on ladders, roofs, or elevated platforms or even working in trees.
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Safety Connection | Fall Prevention: Canadian Occupational H&S Regulations (Federal)
Get a refresh on the COHSR requirements for fall protection assessments, fall prevention plans and use of personal protective equipment as well as highlights on training and rescue plan requirements.
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Workplace slips, trips and falls
While they may seem harmless, slips, trips and falls are some of the most common causes of workplace injury. Watch this video for tips on how to avoid slipping, tripping and falling in your workplace.
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Falls from under 3-metres can be fatal: how to prevent them
After a worker died from a fall under 3 metres, an Ontario manufacturer was fined $325,000. Learn why they were charged and how to prevent this tragedy in your workplace.
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Stop slips, trips and falls with these expert tips
Slips, trips, and falls are still among the most common types of workplace injuries. Find out how to prevent them.
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10 best practices for avoiding workplace concussions
Concussions have been called 'invisible injuries'. While the injury may be invisible, the consequences aren't. Get 10 tips to protect your employees.
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Ladder safety: prevent injuries with this free downloadable guideline
Over 95% of all workplace incidents involving portable ladders result from unsafe acts. WSPS’ new guideline offers essential tips on how to keep your employees safe.
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Ladders
The misuse of ladders can result in long-term musculoskeletal disorders, electrical contact, or falls from height. The consequences can range from minor mishaps to death.
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Case Study: Ladder Safety – Warehouse
An employee was seen stretching to retrieve a box when they lost their balance and fell. Luckily they were not seriously injured, but the employee immediately reported the incident to their supervisor
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Case Study: Ladder Safety - Retail
While rushing to carry a box down a ladder in the stockroom, one worker fell from the 4th rung. While the employee avoided major injury, this wasn’t the first time it has happened at this store.
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Safety Check: Step Ladder Safety
Step ladder safety tips for workers.
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Safety Check: Mopping Spills Safety
Mopping spills safety tips for workers.
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Job Aid - Ladders
Hazard awareness information relating to the use of ladders in the workplace.
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Job Aid - Anti-Slip Mats
The use of anti-slip mats can result in hazards. Use our Job Aid to learn more.
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Walking and Working Surfaces
Walking and working surfaces - floors, stairs and ladders are associated with slip, trip and fall accidents.
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Slips, Trips and Falls
Preventing slips, trips and falls should be a goal of every safe and healthy workplace.
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Preventing Slips; Trips and Falls Guide
Use this guide to understand how slips, trips and falls happen, how to identify hazards and how to eliminate or minimize these hazards.
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Ladder Safety
This guideline explains the types of ladders that you might have in your workplace and their proper use.
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Agricultural Safety Topic - Proper Use of Ladders
Be able to demonstrate the safe use of ladders that are used primarily for construction and /or maintenance jobs.
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