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Safety and Health Topics Walking/Working Surfaces In Focus Alliances eTools Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. The OSHA standards for walking/working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed. The following questions link to information relevant to walking/working surfaces in the workplace. What OSHA standards apply? General Industry | Maritime Industry | Construction Industry What are the potential hazards and possible solutions associated with walking/working surfaces?   How are hazards associated with walking/working surfaces evaluated?   What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources In Focus Alliances Construction. OSHA's Alliance Program. This is one of OSHA's Strategic Management Plan Focus Areas. ISSA. OSHA Alliance Page. eTools Construction. OSHA. A Spanish version is also available. Helps workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious construction-related injuries.  Safety and  Health Topics     Walking/Working Surfaces   OSHA Standards   Hazards and Solutions   Hazard Evaluation   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 05/15/2007

 

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