Slips, trips, and falls are often a top cause of workplace injuries.

Tripping, falling, or slipping injuries account for more than 300 fatal - and 20,000 nonfatal - fall injuries annually since 2013 [Center for Construction Research & Training]. P1 has had their share of these injuries in the past, with a recent increase. Learn how to mitigate or eliminate these type of injuries.

SOI: STOP, OBSERVE, IMPLEMENT
Familiarize yourself with surroundings utilizing the SOI before starting in a new area, and stay aware of changes using the 20x20x20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds & observe changes within a 20 ft. area.

• LOOK
  Never put your feet where your eyes haven’t been.
• CLEAR PATHS
  Good housekeeping should not just be done in your own work area, but also walking paths for others.
• GOOD LIGHTING
  A trip hazard becomes more of a hazard if you can’t see it.
• APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR
  Make sure working boots are in good condition and provide good traction.
• SAFE WORKING SURFACE
  Uneven ground, weather, or spills increase tripping potential.
• SAFEST PATH
  Take the safest path of travel- sometimes the shortest path isn’t always the safest.
• COMMUNICATION
  Report any hazards and alert others until they can be corrected