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Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are a common cause of injury for staff working in shopping centres, and also for the public.
If you see a slip or trip hazard, barricade or place signage over/around the hazard and report it IMMEDIATELY! A fall from a slip or trip can cause very serious injury and may result in death, particularly to the elderly.
Slips, trips or falls commonly come from incidents such as:
- water on floors near outer doors
- water around refrigerators or freezer areas of shops and in food court areas
- obstacles in walkways
- ramps too steep or without slip-resistant surfaces, particularly outside areas
- ineffective lighting
- floor surfaces treated with a finish that creates a slip hazard
- loose mats, or
- uneven surfaces, such as outside paths
Guidelines for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
- Be aware of your surroundings. Where a client places goods in walkways, notify your Supervisor.
- Make sure spills are wiped dry as quickly as possible. Do not leave a spill area. Radio for help if necessary.
- Where spills cannot be wiped up quickly, place clear signs in the area or barricade to minimise the hazard.
- Wet floors must be clearly sign posted and only washed/cleaned in times of lowest traffic movement in the area.
- Wear non-slip footwear.
- If you know of a slip or trip hazard such as a mat with corners turning up, dripping refrigeration, leaking roof, etc, report it immediately as a hazard.
- Ensure any hazards are reported immediately and barricaded wherever possible.