Occupational Safety and Health: Slips, Trips, and Falls
Offered By: LinkedIn Learning
Course Description
Overview
Learn about the second-leading cause of injuries in the workplace (slips, trips, and falls) and how to prepare for them and work safely.
Syllabus
Introduction
- One of the leading causes of time away from work
- Injuries by industry
- Even short falls hurt
- Standards that can be adopted
- Special challenges in construction and maintenance
- Temporary ramps and walkways
- Stairs
- Walking and working surfaces
- Hazards caused by the weather
- Good housekeeping
- PPE and personal behavior
- Working with ladders
- Unprotected sides and edges
- Scaffolds
- Protecting health and safety
Taught by
Jim Rogers
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