slip and fall accident prevention
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In this short, easy to read treatise on slip and fall accidents and how you can avoid many of them, especially if wet or slippery floors are involved, we point out some interesting facts about anti-slip tape. Any business owner will tell you, slips and falls are no laughing matter. Slips, trips, and falls account for 15% of all accidental deaths, around 25 percent of all reported injury claims per fiscal year, and another 65 percent of all work days lost in general industry fields, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As is the case with most accidents, slips and falls are also preventable to a great degree. Reducing accidents and incidents with anti-slip floor tape is not only a great way to lower those pesky issues in your workplace, but it is also extremely affordable and makes your corporate bean counters very happy. Take a few moments to read the tips and see if there is a way you can make your business safer using them. For more info on pricing and/other floor marking solutions, call us at 866-777-1360 or visit our web site at http://www.creativesafetysupply.comTRANSCRIPT
AccidentsSlip & Fall
And How ToPrevent Them
Winter isComing
It is crucial to the health and safety ofyour staff to re-evaluateyour safety conditions, before the cold and rainyseasons reach us.
Snow = Ice = Slips
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Whynow?
Slip and fall accidents are more prevalent in the winter months
Evaluating your facility for potential hazards could be the difference in saving a life or preventing serious injury to a co-worker
Gemba - Evaluate
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NumbersDon't Lie
of all accidental deaths
Slips, Trips, and Falls Account For:
65%
of all reported injury claims
of all work days lost
25%
15%
--according to U.S. Department of Labor in general industry fields
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CommonCauses
Wet or oily surfaces / Spills
Weather hazards
Flooring hazards
Slips and Falls = Injuries
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CommonInjuries
Abrasions and Lacerations
Sprains and Strains
Bruises and Contusions
Fractures
Injuries = Downtime
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What canYou Do?
“Anti-slip adhesive tape is an excellent and economically feasible fix to combat slips and trips.”--Texas State Office of Risk Management
Create Safe Floors!
Anti-SlipFloor Tape
Aggressive adhesive for longevity
Water and Chemical Resistant
Indoor and Outdoor use
Anti-Slip surface
Easy to apply to any surface!
Traction tape provides many benefits in the workplace...
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Not ‘Just’Floor Tape
Slips occur when there is too little friction or traction between your feet and the walking surface.
Anti-slip tape puts the traction between your feet and the ground.
Traction tape provides a gritty surface despite a slick surface
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ReducedRisk Factor
Areas susceptible to wet conditions
Entrances (inside and outside)
Poorly lit & Transition areas
Stairways & Steps
Apply Anti-Slip tape in any high risk area for more safety
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Send AMessage
Anti-slip tape comes in pre-cutstrips with important information
“Watch Your Step”, “Caution”
or... “Slippery When Wet”
Apply Anti-Slip tape in any high risk area for more safety
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Glows inthe Dark
Glows for up to 8 hours
Great for low-lit areas
Help guide employees to exits in a power outage
Anti-Slip/Traction tape that lights your way in the dark!
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TheAlternative
Loss of productivity and business
Increased insurance premiums
Training replacement workers
So what can you do?
Slips and Falls = Costly
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Take TheInitiative
Re-evaluate your facility today (Gemba)
Where could anti-slip or traction tapehelp you? (Audit)
Preventative measures are always cheaper than the alternative. (ACTION!)
Avoid Slip and Fall Traps
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