Many injures occur because people fall on slippery floors or trip over clutter and obstacles on walking surfaces. Slips and trips can be prevented by following simple rules such as: Slips and trips can be prevented by following simple rules such as:

Spills - Clean up the floor immediately and following your clean-up procedures. If the spill is a toxic chemical, use safety procedures recommended in the material safety data sheet.

Ice / Snow - Put salt or sand on ice and snow.

Area Rugs - Use non-slip mats under loose area rugs.

Wet areas - Place warning signs.

Lighting - Ensure good visibility; change burned-out bulbs.

Stairs - Keep them free from clutter. Do not store materials on the steps.

Foot Wear - Wear shoes with good traction. Throw out old and worn shoes or boots.

Housekeeping - Keep floors and walking surfaces free of clutter, trash, obstacles or torn rugs in walkways or on the floor.

Trash and scrap - Clean up and dispose in proper containers.

Hand tools - Take them back to the storage area - do not leave them around on the floor. Be careful not to leave electrical cords across aisleways when you're using the tool.

Boxes and drums - Store on a firm foundation and stack them properly to prevent them from falling.

Cables and hoses - Bundle them and store in the designated area.

Empty containers and pallets - Store in the designated area. Single pallets may be better stored on their ends, leaning pallets against a wall.

Broken glass - Clean up using proper tools and hand protection. Dispose in a container with hard walls that cannot be punctured by broken glass pieces.