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This section may be of interest to the teen worker but is provided mainly for the employer. Other sections of this eTool reference this area for more information. The following topics will be covered:

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Slips/Trips/Falls
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Employee exposure to wet floors or spills and clutter that can lead to slips/trips/falls and other possible injuries. 


 
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Employers have the primary responsibility for protecting the safety and health of their workers. Employees are responsible for following the safe work practices of their employers.
 

Follow OSHA Standards including:

  • Keep all places of employment clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition. Walking/Working Surfaces Standard [29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)]
     
  • Keep floors clean and dry. In addition to being a slip hazard, continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mold, fungi, and bacteria that can cause infections. [29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2)]
     
  • Keep aisles and passageways clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. For example, provide floor plugs for equipment, so power cords need not run across pathways. [29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1)]
     
  • Provide warning signs for wet floor areas. Accident Prevention Signs and Tags Standard [29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)]
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Provide warning signs
  • Keep exits free from obstruction. Access to exits must remain clear of obstructions at all times Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans.

Consider implementing recommended safe work practices, including:

  • Do provide adequate lighting.

  • Do repair any uneven floor surfaces. Relay or stretch carpets that bulge or have become bunched to prevent tripping hazards.

  • Do use no-skid waxes and surfaces coated with grit to create non-slip surfaces in slippery areas or use non-slip mats.

  • Do promote a shoe policy program that provides for appropriate work shoes for employees. Shoe policy programs require workers or employers to purchase non-slip footwear for work use.

  • Do make aisles and passageways sufficiently wide for easy movement and keep clear at all times.
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Non-slip mat and shoes
 
Additional Information:
Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Science, Technology and Medicine at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing OSHA PDF materials.

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