Description
Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls Workplace Safety Poster
Help employees recognize and avoid common slip, trip, and fall hazards with the Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls Workplace Safety Poster. This easy-to-read safety poster reinforces practical workplace precautions that can help reduce injuries caused by wet floors, cluttered walkways, uneven surfaces, poor housekeeping, and other walking-surface hazards.
Display this poster in employee work areas, break rooms, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, offices, kitchens, maintenance areas, or other locations where employees can regularly see important slip, trip, and fall prevention reminders.
Common Workplace Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards
Slips, trips, and falls can occur in virtually any workplace. Common hazards include:
- Wet, oily, or slippery floors
- Spills that are not promptly cleaned up
- Clutter or objects obstructing walkways
- Loose cords or materials across walking paths
- Uneven or damaged walking surfaces
- Poorly maintained stairs and passageways
- Inadequate lighting
- Improper footwear for workplace conditions
How Can Employees Help Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls?
Good housekeeping and hazard awareness are important parts of preventing workplace injuries. Employees should promptly report or clean up spills, keep aisles and walking areas clear, use handrails when appropriate, pay attention to walking surfaces, and report damaged or unsafe conditions.
OSHA Walking-Working Surface Requirements
OSHA addresses slip, trip, and fall hazards through its Walking-Working Surfaces standards in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D. Under 29 CFR 1910.22, employers must maintain walking-working surfaces in a clean and orderly condition and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.
This safety poster can be used as a supplemental employee awareness and training resource. It does not replace workplace-specific safety procedures, required employee training, hazard assessments, or other applicable OSHA requirements.
Who Can Use This Safety Poster?
The Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls poster is suitable for many types of workplaces, including offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail businesses, restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, maintenance operations, and other workplaces where walking-surface hazards may occur.
Promote Workplace Safety Awareness
Posting visual safety reminders in frequently traveled employee areas can help reinforce safe work practices and encourage workers to identify and report potential hazards before an injury occurs.
