General Safety & Health Series

Slips, Trips and Falls

Most employees don't give much thought to the prospect of slipping, tripping or even falling on the job. Yet these types of accidents account for more workplace injuries annually than any other accident category. Many of these injuries can be disabling... or even fatal.

TPC Training Systems' training products on "Slips, Trips and Falls" show employees the situations that can lead to slips, trips and falls, and what they can do to avoid or prevent these accidents. Topics covered in these products include:

• Why slips, trips and falls occur.
• Common causes of accidents.
• Potential health effects of resulting injuries.
• Techniques used to avoid injury.
• The importance of safety shoes.
• How to "fall" safely.
• and more.