How to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls for Healthcare Workers

Course Description:

The main objective of this training session is to help you avoid slip, trip, and fall hazards and prevent accidents. This course focuses on Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, requirements and best practices. It does not address rules or guidance issued by other agencies or organizations such as the Joint Commission that may also apply to you.

Key Points:

At the completion of this module, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize slips, trips, and falls as a serious safety problem.
• Identify slip, trip, and fall hazards on the job.
• Avoid and reduce slip, trip, and fall hazards.
• Use stairs and ladders safely to avoid falls.
• Minimize injuries if you do fall.