Safety Training
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| icy_conditions.pdf |
| slips___falls_for_workers_comp.pdf |
Golf Cart Safety
Ladder Safety
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Kitchen Safety
Horse Training
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| emergency_action_plan_-_active_shooter.pdf |
SLIP, TRIP, AND FALL INCIDENTS
September 30, 2024 Visit from Worker's Comp
Purpose: The visit aimed to discuss and develop controls related to Slip, Trip, and Fall incidents. These efforts help to reduce workers’ compensation injuries associated with the Elna M. Smith Foundation, Inc.
Reason: Slip, Trip, and Fall (STF) incidents account for 60% of the workers’ compensation frequency and 88% ($90,772) of the total severity over the past seven years with Stonetrust Insurance. A recent workers’ compensation injury resulted from a parking lot slip and fall accident. This consultative visit was aimed at preventing future incidents like this and helping to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.
Conclusion: We discussed the organizations' efforts to reduce slip, trip, and fall (STF) injuries. The following provides discussion points and additional information to improve controls and remind employees of the potential hazards.
Recommendations: There are no recommendations from this consultative visit nor open recommendations from previous safety consultation visits.
Closing: If you have any questions or would like to request safety and health services, please feel free to contact me directly at 225.201.8055 or andrew.mcbride@stonetrustinsurance.com
Purpose: The visit aimed to discuss and develop controls related to Slip, Trip, and Fall incidents. These efforts help to reduce workers’ compensation injuries associated with the Elna M. Smith Foundation, Inc.
Reason: Slip, Trip, and Fall (STF) incidents account for 60% of the workers’ compensation frequency and 88% ($90,772) of the total severity over the past seven years with Stonetrust Insurance. A recent workers’ compensation injury resulted from a parking lot slip and fall accident. This consultative visit was aimed at preventing future incidents like this and helping to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.
Conclusion: We discussed the organizations' efforts to reduce slip, trip, and fall (STF) injuries. The following provides discussion points and additional information to improve controls and remind employees of the potential hazards.
- Outdoor Lighting—Continue to evaluate parking lots and walkways for proper lighting to determine if additional lighting or maintenance is needed. Low lighting should be used for paths near production areas to help guide employees walking in these areas.
- Parking Light Striping – Parking lot striping paints can often become more slippery. Consider adding a non-slip aggregate to the paint to reduce STF incidents.
- Products: Several products can benefit your organization. I have shared a product (see attachment above) that provides adhesive-backed mats to help control STF incidents. These mats are used in entrances, restrooms, and high-traffic walkways. They are non-slip mats that absorb dirt, grime, and moisture to keep your indoor floors dry and safe.
- Obstacles – During our last visit, we discussed using leaf blowers to remove leaves from walking paths and steps. This is a reminder to re-address this practice as the leaves begin to fall. Leaves can cover cracks, holes, and raised areas of other areas hidden from leaves.
- Inspections—Continuous attention is required due to the wear and tear and environmental effects (rain, ice, snow, age) of the asphalt, gravel parking areas and sidewalks. We discussed the need to review the parking areas and paths after storms and determine if new holes or areas have washed out. Filling or dragging these gravel areas may be necessary following a storm. You have indicated that drains have been added in certain areas to improve drainage and to keep areas from washing.
- Power Washing—Power washing the paths and steps is a good way to mitigate STF incidents. Leaves and damp conditions create an environment for mold and mildew, which can be slippery and hazardous. Continue power washing areas prone to slippery environments.
Recommendations: There are no recommendations from this consultative visit nor open recommendations from previous safety consultation visits.
Closing: If you have any questions or would like to request safety and health services, please feel free to contact me directly at 225.201.8055 or andrew.mcbride@stonetrustinsurance.com
