Recognizing Hazards

NIOSH top recongized hazards are:

• Contaminants on the Floor
• Indoor Walking Surface Irregularities
• Outdoor Walking Surface Irregularities
• Weather Conditions: Ice and Snow
• Inadequate Lighting
• Stairs and Handrails
• Stepstools and Ladders
• Tripping Hazards: Clutter, Loose Cords, etc.
• Improper Use of Floor Mats and Runners
• Poor Drainage: Pipes and Drains

25 percent of ice- and snow-related falls occur in parking lots; 20 percent of slips and falls that occur in parking lots result in lost time from work; According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, there were 20,520 workplace slip-and-fall injuries involving ice, sleet or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate. (Source SFM)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, there were 20,520 workplace slip-and-fall injuries involving ice, sleet or snow that required at least one day away from work to recuperate. This number doesn’t include falls from heights or through surfaces.