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This slips, trips, and falls quiz helps you spot hazards and practice fall prevention at work and at home. Tackle short situations on icy walkways, ladders, cluttered aisles, and safe load handling to find gaps and pick up simple tips you can use today. When you finish, review key points in our fall prevention Q&A.
Study Outcomes
- Identify Common Hazards -
Recognize frequent slip, trip, and fall risks in both workplace and home settings to spot dangers before they cause accidents.
- Understand Environmental Factors -
Comprehend how conditions like icy walkways, poor lighting, and uneven surfaces contribute to falls and learn when to take extra precautions.
- Apply Prevention Techniques -
Use proper load handling, housekeeping, and walkway maintenance methods to minimize slip and trip incidents effectively.
- Evaluate Safety Practices -
Critically assess existing safety measures and determine where improvements can be made to strengthen fall prevention protocols.
- Analyze Personal Awareness -
Reflect on your own behaviors and routines to reinforce safety habits and maintain heightened vigilance against falls.
Cheat Sheet
- Hazard Assessment & Recognition -
Recognize potential slip, trip, and fall hazards before they cause incidents by performing regular safety scans. Use the SHARP mnemonic - Survey, Head-up, Assess, Remove, Prepare - to ensure every area is evaluated. According to OSHA, proactive hazard scanning can reduce workplace falls by up to 30%.
- Footwear & Traction Control -
Slip-resistant shoes can cut accident risk in half; choose soles tested to ASTM F2913 standards for optimal grip. Check tread depth routinely and replace worn footwear to maintain traction on wet or oily surfaces.
- Housekeeping & Pathway Management -
Regularly clear debris, cables, and spills from walkways - and use the "2-second scan" rule to quickly spot hazards before taking each step. Studies from the National Safety Council show that consistent housekeeping can reduce trip incidents by 25%.
- Proper Load Handling & Body Mechanics -
Follow NIOSH lifting equation guidelines: keep loads close to your body, bend at the knees, and avoid twisting your spine. A handy mnemonic - "Hold Close, Bend Knees, Pivot Feet" - reinforces safer manual handling habits, while team lifts for heavy items align with OSHA's load recommendations.
- Environmental Controls & Signage -
Ensure adequate lighting (at least 300 lux) in high-traffic zones and install anti-slip mats at building entrances. According to CDC research, clear, well-placed warning signs for wet floors can cut falls by 20%.