Training & Responsibilities

All employees are at risk for accidents in the workplace and should be trained on how to recognize slip, trip, and fall hazards; In addition, all employees should be involved in the development and implementation of prevention strategies. One of the best tools available is training. Slip, trip, and fall awareness and prevention training can be incorporated into routine safety training. General Awareness campaigns in the workplace (including booths, posters, emails, paycheck inserts, and incentives) can also help educate employees about the risk of slips, trips, and falls at work and what employees can do to prevent injuries.

Everyone in the workplace has a responsibility to keep the working environment safe. Employers need to know and understand the safety regulations that pertain to their industry. Workers can do their part by understanding and following all safety procedures. If they see or encounter something that is out of the ordinary, there should be a procedure in place so that it can be reported to management and dealt with promptly. Managers should deal with employee concerns about safety issues in an appropriate and timely manner.

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