Preventing slips and falls

• Plan ahead and avoid rushing
• Focus while walking ahead. Looking at your phone or reading paperwork can cause you to trip
• Wear footwear that has a soft rubber sole, allowing for good traction
• Use walkways that are well-lit and have been cleared and salted, as shortcuts over snow piles can lead to a fall
• Don’t carry too much; arms and hands can be used for balance and support in the case of a fall
• Use handrails when climbing stairs
• If you find that it is unsafe to enter the home, don’t go in and report unsafe conditions to your supervisor

Are you prepared?

• I am wearing appropriate footwear
• I have checked to ensure there is good lighting outside and inside the home
• I have checked walkways and stairs to ensure that they are
• in good repair and clear of debris
• I will keep my work area tidy to eliminate slip and trip hazards
• I will avoid multi-tasking and holding large objects so that I can see where I am going
• I will report unsafe conditions if I see them
• I know what to do if I am injured