Maintaining a Safe Environment is Everyone’s Responsibility

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, slips, trips, and falls account for the majority of general industry accidents. That adds up to a lot of injuries every year, and even some deaths.

In most workplaces a variety of slip, trip, and fall hazards can develop during the course of a workday or workweek. Loose flooring or carpeting, wet spots, uneven walking surfaces, clutter and electrical cords are just a few.  The most important thing to remember is to be observant of potential hazards.  While preventing these hazards seems obvious, the unfortunate truth is  those measures are often ignored.

Maintaining a safe environment is everyone’s responsibility.  Here are a few housekeeping tips to help you prevent slips, trips, and falls in your workplace:

Sources:

http://www.osha.gov/

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