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Safety Contacts | National Safety Month - Week 3: Falls
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6/15/2018 12:39:43 PM
Statewide slips, trips, and falls was the leading cause of incidents in FY16 and accounted for one-fifth of all claims reported.
In order to stop this trend measures need to be implemented to remove the hazards from the workplace.
Please focus your efforts this week on:
- Cleaning up spills
- Keep your eyes on path while walking
- Always use three points of contact on ladders and also when exiting your vehicle
- Use the handrails on stairs
- Use proper fall protection
- Wear appropriate foot wear
- Report all hazards that have the potential to result in a slip, trip, and fall incident
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- Make Fall Safety a Top Priority
Additional Resources
- For more information on slips, trips, and falls go to the Risk Management website.
What are you doing to actively ensure a safe workplace? Learn your role at mn.gov/mnsafe.