Research takes steps toward slip prevention
October 1, 2002 less than 1 minute read
Research takes steps toward slip prevention
Slips and falls at work aren’t just random events. As part of a comprehensive study of fall prevention, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Washington, DC, is implementing these and other interventions:
- pop-up tents to cover spills until they are cleaned;
- caution tape, chains, and other devices to prevent access from wet or soiled areas;
- beepers to contact housekeeping managers immediately when spills occur;
- skid strips on stairs;
- icebreaker mats at entrances;
- ice cleats for home health nurses;
- slip-resistant shoe covers (booties) for operating room staff;
- re-routing shuttle buses away from areas that collect ice and water.
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