ACPL Safety TrainingSlips, Trips, Falls, and Back Safety

Introduction

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this training session, you will be able to:• Identify two types of slip hazards and give examples of both• List five library trip hazards• Complete a trip hazard checklist at your workplace• Name five ways to prevent slips and trips, regardless of floor

and ground conditions• Identify the departments to call to correct trip hazards• Identify the correct way to pick up objects of varying size and

weight• Identify ways to move larger, heavier objects when carrying

them is not an option

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETYTypes of Trip and Slip Hazards

Indoor

Outdoor

Types of Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards

Types of Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards

Types of Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETYSlip, Trip and Fall Hazards in Libraries

Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards in Libraries

Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazard Checklist

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETYPrevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions

Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions

Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions

Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions

• Walking down very steep stairs• Walking on outdoor stairs covered with snow and ice• Carrying a load with one hand on a stairway, such as a baby or small child• Using stairs in low light conditions where it is difficult to see clearly

“Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls”, SAIF Corporation

Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions

Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls, Regardless of Floor and Ground Conditions

Watch where you’re going

Go where you’re watching

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETYCorrecting Trip Hazards

Correcting Slip and Trip Hazards

Correcting Slip and Trip Hazards

TRIP HAZARD

SLIP HAZARD

WORK ORDERS

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Correcting Slip and Trip Hazards

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS, AND BACK SAFETYIdentify the correct way to pick up objects of varying size and weight

Identify the correct way to pick up objects of varying size and weight

“Safe Lifting and Carrying”, Industrial Accident Prevention Association, May 2008.

Moving Larger, Heavier Objects (When Carrying Them is Not an Option)

QUESTIONS?Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library.

For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us

To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz.