Slips and Trips Flashcards
1
Q
True or False, slips and trips are the largest cause of injuries
A
True
2
Q
Main causes of slips and trips include…
Five answers
A
- Uneven ground
- Leftover material
- Trailing cables
- Wet surfaces
- Small changes in elevation
3
Q
Name three ways of mitigating trips and slips
13 possible answers
A
- Grippy footwear
- Keep areas tidy
- Schedule deliveries
- Ingress and egress footways are clear
- Designated walkways
- Effective lighting
- Foot access for ladders & stairs
- Cordless equipment
- High level cable runs
- Fasten down temporary coverings
- Use plant to move over bad ground
- Maintain temporary steps & stairs
- Keep your own stuff tidy
4
Q
Name three ways of mitigating trips and slips
13 possible answers
A
- Grippy footwear
- Keep areas tidy
- Schedule deliveries
- Ingress and egress footways are clear
- Designated walkways
- Effective lighting
- Foot access for ladders & stairs
- Cordless equipment
- High level cable runs
- Fasten down temporary coverings
- Use plant to move over bad ground
- Maintain temporary steps & stairs
- Keep your own stuff tidy
5
Q
Name three ways of mitigating trips and slips
13 possible answers
A
- Grippy footwear
- Keep areas tidy
- Schedule deliveries
- Ingress and egress footways are clear
- Designated walkways
- Effective lighting
- Foot access for ladders & stairs
- Cordless equipment
- High level cable runs
- Fasten down temporary coverings
- Use plant to move over bad ground
- Maintain temporary steps & stairs
- Keep your own stuff tidy
6
Q
True or false: the smoother the floor, the less likely the slip
A
False
7
Q
Name two ways of preventing floor contamination
Five possible answers
A
- Prevent leaks through maintenance
- Clean floors until dry
- Control messy processes
- Stop wet footwear with appropriate matting
- Extraction prevents steam and grease from getting on the floor
8
Q
What should you do if the floor is contaminated?
Three possible answers
A
- Clean it immediately
- Prevent people walking on the wet floor
- Have a spillage response method
9
Q
How should I improve floor grip?
Three answers
A
- Anti-slip treatments
- Replace flooring
- Use the right cleaning products
