Slips, Trips, and Falls 2.0


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Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general workplace accidents and are responsible for a number of accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities from accidents. This course is intended to provide employees with the ability to recognize and prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards, and to address the key components of ladder safety. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

Target Audience
All personnel exposed to potential slip, trip, and fall hazards while on the job, including those who will potentially use or be around ladders during the course of a routine or nonroutine work day

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.2

Lesson Objectives

Slips, Trips, and Falls 2.0

  • identify fall hazard conditions in the workplace
  • identify ways to minimize walkway hazards
  • identify ways to prevent injuries on stairs
  • identify safe practices for ladder use
  • use the 4-to-1 rule to determine safe ladder placement
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_c67_sh_enus