Slip Trip Hazards and Control Measures at workplace

 

Slip Trip Hazards and Control Measures

Today I am going to discuss the biggest hazard in the construction sites or in fact all types of work places i.e. slip trip. It can be avoided easily but unfortunately it is neglected most of the times and will give huge impact on work life.

We will start with the most common slip trip hazards:

·        Slippery Surface/Spillage

Slippery surface due to any wet material, chemical or even water.  It is the most common hazard on any workplace.

·        Open Holes

Holes are also a type of trip hazard. Mostly what I observed in my professional career that open holes are behind most incidents related to tripping hazards.   

·        Trailing Cables

It is the biggest reason of tripping hazard on a workplace. It can be avoid easily but we can notice it on every site mostly carelessness or people become lazy. Sometimes it can be fatal if protruding bars or

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