Workplace Safety
Keep Your Employees Safe
Preventing Slips, Trips, Falls
Slips, trips and falls can cause back injuries, strains and sprains, contusions and fractures.
To prevent slips, trips and falls in the workplace follow these tips:
- Wear slip-resistant footwear
- Keep aisles clear of obstructions and tripping hazards
- Make sure aisles are wide enough for the intended use
- Make sure stairs have proper handrails, that treads and risers are maintained, and that treads have a slip-resistant surface
- Make sure elevated storage and work surfaces have guardrails and a permanent means of access
- Maintain ladders in good condition with uniformly-spaced rungs and non-slip safety feet
- Train employees on the safe use of ladders
Workstation Ergonomics
Whether you are working in an office or at home, it's important that your workstation is set up for safety and comfort.
- The top of your monitor(s) should be at or just below eye level
- Your head and neck should be balanced and in-line with your torso
- Keep your shoulders relaxed
- Your elbows should be close to your body and supported
- Keep your lower back supported
- Your wrists and hands should be in-line with your forearms
- Maintain adequate space for your keyboard and mouse
- Keep your feet flat on the floor
Source: OHSA
