WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS?

• Wear appropriate slip-resistant shoes.
  
• Slow down to negotiate turns, corners, obstacles, and areas of limited visibility. 
  
• Keep workspace and walkways clean, clear, and well tit for your visitors.
  

WET FLOORS

• Clean up wet areas and immediately
  
• Make sure signs warn others of the danger of wet surfaces when mopping.
  
• Use caution in areas when wet floors are likely: entrances, restrooms, and mopped floors.

PARKING LOT AND GROUNDS

• Stay for uneven surfaces
  
• Watch for curbs and potholes when moving between vehicles.
  
• Assume there is ice if the temperature is close to freezing; slow down and take short strides.
  

STAIRS

• Take only one step a time
  
• Keep one hand free to grasp the handrail
  
• Limit your load and make sure your vision is not obstructed.
  

CORDS

• Do not allow electrical cords or other objects to extend across a walkway.
  
• Tie up any cords that might pose a trip hazard
  
• Tape down or secure cords temporarily located in traffic areas.
  

LADDERS

• Stand on a ladder instead of a chair, table, bucket, or box
  
• Use the correct ladder for the job
  
• Never step on the top platform of any ladder, including a stepladder.

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