10 step checklist to an anti slip workplace

10 STEP CHECKLIST TO AN ANTI SLIP WORKPLACE (INSTRUCTOGRAPHIC) "95% of major slips result in broken bones and they can also be the initial cause for a range of other types of accident such as a fall from height." - Health & Safety Executive Weather conditions Equipment Operate only when prepared for the right weather conditions, e.g. in rain, high winds or snow Use the right equipment for the job - such as long ladders Environment Supervision Make sure you're operating where you can see and hear properly; ensuring working areas are well lit Work in groups or at least pairs on jobs where slips may be a risk – especially when working at height People Obstacles Only set tasks to people with the right training and qualifications for the job Clear all obstacles that could cause a trip risk, e.g. tools left out, buckets, tables and chairs Clothing Footwear Wear gloves with a good grip factor when working at height and bright, identifiable clothing Wear slip-resistant footwear with good tread and protection from the elements or heavy objects Cleaning Flooring Use anti-slip flooring and highlight uneven surfaces Work in a clean working environment, free of contaminants such as water leaks or oil on floors and surfaces O Distributor & Client Login FibreGrid Limited Tel: +44 (0)1440 712722 Unit 2, Civic Industrial Estate, Homefield Road, Haverhill, Suffolk. CB9 8QP Creating a Safer Environment O 01440 712722 9 01440 712733 O [email protected]