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An analysis of falls in the construction sector Falls from height and falls on the same level are a significant cause of harm in the construction sector. It is estimated that nearly one-third of serious harm accidents in construction result from slips, trips, or falls, either from height or on the same level. Falling Short in Workplace Safety analyses 340 serious harm investigation files related to falls in the construction industry in 2007 to 2009. The accidents represented in this study include nine fatal accidents. The key findings of the analysis are presented here. These findings represent...
In this study, a new rubber surface pattern for a footwear sole was developed to prevent slip-related falls. This pattern shows a high static coefficient of friction (SCOF) and a high dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) when sliding against a liquid contaminated surface. A hybrid rubber block, in which a rubber block with a rough surface (Ra = 30.4 μm) was sandwiched between two rubber blocks with smooth surfaces (Ra = 0.98 μm), was prepared. The ratio of the rough surface area to the whole rubber block surface area r was 0%, 30%, 50%, 80%, and 100%. The coefficient of friction of the...
Slip and fall incidences are common in our daily lives. They are not only important environmental safety issues but also important occupational safety and health problems. The purpose of this study was to use the Brungraber Mark II to measure the friction so as to investigate the effects of the shoe sole, surface condition and the inclined angle of the floor and their interactions on friction coefficient. The results of the study showed the effects of all the main factors and their interactions were significant (p<0.001). Engineering designs & ergonomic interventions in slip & fall prevention...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [2009], the incidence rate of lost-workday injuries from slips, trips, and falls (STFs) on the same level in hospitals was 38.2 per 10,000 employees, which was 90% greater than the average rate for all other private industries combined (20.1 per 10,000 employees). STFs as a whole are the second most common cause of lost-workday injuries in hospitals. Source : http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2011-123/
Proposition de définition opérationnelle d'une nouvelle classe : « les Accidents avec Perturbation du Mouvement (APM) » À l'échelle internationale comme sur le plan national, la chute de plain-pied reste un accident du travail fréquent et grave qui touche tous les secteurs d'activité. Les données du BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) aux États-Unis indiquent que les « slips, trips and falls » (c'est-à-dire les glissades, trébuchements et chutes) sont à l'origine de 22 % des lésions...
This study examined data on workplace falls among healthcare workers in a large B.C. health region, to identify the factors leading to fall related injuries and report the associated compensation costs and days lost from work. Monitoring workplace falls in healthcare is critical to understanding the size of the problem, characterizing trends, estimating the economic burden, improving knowledge among health professionals, policy makers and the workers, and designing, implementing and evaluating appropriate interventions. Source : http://www.worksafebc.com/contact_us/research/research_results/res_60_10_750...
The central aim of this survey was to produce a set of baseline data, based on the opinions of HGV drivers, that described practices within the UK road haulage sector relating to slip, trip and falls risk factors. The survey explored risk factors relating to footwear and vehicle safety fittings eg ladders, steps, handrails and load bed covering. The research employed face-to face sample survey methodology that allowed reasonable generalisation to the UK population of HGV drivers. Source : http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr793.htm
Employers use a variety of control measures to reduce the risk of slips, but if a significant slip risk remains, introducing footwear with slip-resistant properties may be the only effective way they can further reduce the risk. The objective of this study was to generate information on the slip resistance of emerging footwear using a test developed by the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) - the HSL ramp test. There is also a European Standard test for footwear slip resistance, but the test surfaces and contaminants used in the standard only give a limited picture of the slip resistance properties...
To coincide with the launch of phase 3 of the ‘Shatterd Lives campaign' the slips and trips website has been rebranded with a new design, better navigation, news, resources… Source : http://news.hse.gov.uk/2010/02/01/slips-and-trips-website-rebranded/
This is the sixth edition of CSA Z195, Protective footwear, covering design and performance requirements for protective footwear, including toe protection, sole puncture protection, metatarsal protection, electric-shock-resistant soles, slip-resisting soles, and other requirements relating to the general stability of footwear. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2002, 1992, 1984, and 1981, and the first edition, entitled Safety Footwear, published in 1970. Source : http://www.shopcsa.ca/onlinestore/GetCatalogItemDetails.asp?mat=2420441&scopescroll=false&parent=0
Slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work and they occur in all workplaces; 95% of reportable major slips result in broken bones. In a typical year, slips and trips account for over 33% of all reported major injuries and approximately 20% of over-3-day injuries to employees. There is rarely a single cause of a slipping accident, and a holistic approach is required when assessing slip potential. A major contributing factor in any slip accident is the interaction of the pedestrian's heel, the floor surface and any contaminants present. It is therefore important to characterise...
Nearly 11,000 workers suffered serious injury as a result of a slip or trip in 2007. A key element of HSE's work to reduce slips and trips is to raise awareness of how slip risks can be controlled through the use of suitable flooring and footwear. Source: http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/22/rr747-assessment-of-slips-safety-informationliterature-provided-by-flooring-and-footwear-suppliers/?rss=
A new footwear samples table update to the report ‘HSL/2007/33 Further slip-resistance testing of footwear for use at work' is now available for download. The ongoing programme of testing has generated results for a further 20 footwear samples. Six of these are new in this most recent update. http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/23/footwear-new-updated-testing-table/
HSE's new STEP tool is an eLearning package providing slips and trips guidance through interactive learning. It provides an easy way to learn about slips and trips, how they are caused, why preventing them is important and how to tackle them. STEP includes quizzes, videos, animations, case studies and interactive sequences to enhance the learning experience. Completing this package will aid understanding of slips and trips allowing informed decision making on the actions required to reduce injuries. http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/step/index.htm