Safepath: Preventing Injuries – February 2022 Newsletter
SAFEPATH — FEBRUARY 2022 NEWSLETTER
PREVENTING INJURIES
Trips, falls and cuts contribute to hundreds of injuries and even several fatalities every year.
PREVENTING CUTS BY AVOIDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Use the following potentially hazardous factors as talking points for how to prevent cuts in a lab or warehouse and stay safe:
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Audio, visual, or mental distractions
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Heat exhaustion
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Fatigue
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Slippery, dirty, or obstructed surfaces
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Cluttered work areas
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Rushing through tasks
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Other accidents that occur during shifts
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Insufficient training
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Poor visibility
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Not paying attention during setup or operation
There are a variety of situations that may cause slips, trips and falls:
- Wet or greasy floors
- Dry floors with wood dust or powder
- Uneven walking surfaces
- Polished or freshly waxed floors
- Loose flooring, carpeting or mats
- Transition from one floor type to another
- Missing or uneven floor tiles and bricks
- Damaged or irregular steps; no handrails
- Sloped walking surfaces
- Shoes with wet, muddy, greasy or oily soles
- Clutter
- Electrical cords or cables