"SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTS"

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1 PRESENTER'S GUIDE "SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTS" Part of the "CONSTRUCTION SAFETY KIT" Series Quality Safety and Health Products, for Today...and Tomorrow

2 THE "CONSTRUCTION SAFETY KIT" SERIES This education program is part of the "Construction Safety Kit" Series. The programs in this series have been created to provide building and construction employees with good, basic information on everyday safety and health topics. Many of these programs also meet employee training requirements of specific OSHA regulations. This series includes the following programs: Crane Safety Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers & Supervisors Electrocution Hazards Part I Types of Hazards and How You Can Protect Yourself Electrocution Hazards Part II Employer Requirements Eye Safety Fall Protection First Aid Hand and Power Tool Safety Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety Heat Stress Introduction to OSHA The Basics Introduction to OSHA Part I OSHA's History and Mission and Your Rights Under OSHA Introduction to OSHA Part II Your Employer's Responsibilities and What OSHA Standards Say Introduction to OSHA Part III How OSHA Inspections are Conducted Ladder Safety Preparing for An OSHA Inspection Personal Protective Equipment Rigging Safety Right-To-Know/The Hazard Communications Standard Safety Orientation Slips, Trips and Falls Supported Scaffolding Safety Suspended Scaffolding Safety The OSHA Lead Standards i

3 The series also includes a number of programs that have been created to provide employees with condensed, "refresher" training on important OSHA regulatory topics, as well as meet employee retraining requirements of specific OSHA regulations: Personal Protective Equipment Refresher Training Right-To-Know Refresher Training Supported Scaffolding Safety Refresher Training Suspended Scaffolding Safety Refresher Training The OSHA Lead Standards Refresher Training Other products in the "Construction Safety Kit" product line include employee booklets and posters, which have been designed specifically to be used with the programs. Compliance manuals are also available for many of the OSHA regulatory topics. By combining these products you have all of the materials you need to promote and conduct a complete safety meeting (for information on these products, contact your local distributor). ii

4 WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER "This program has been created to assist companies that are endeavoring to educate their employees regarding good safety and health practices. The information contained in this program is the information available to the producers of the program at the time of its production. All information in this program should be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by companies using the program to assure that it conforms to their situation and recommended procedures, as well as to any state, federal or other laws, standards and regulations governing their operations. There is no warranty, expressed or implied, that the information in this program is accurate or appropriate for any particular company's environment." Copyright 2012, The MARCOM Group, Ltd. iii

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section $ INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM 1 Structure and organization Background Objectives Reviewing the program $ PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION 2 Structuring the presentation Setting up the class and classroom $ CONDUCTING THE SESSION 3 The initial steps Showing the program Using the program for "Tailgate Meetings" and "Toolbox Talks" Conducting the discussion Concluding the presentation "Wrapping up" the paperwork $ OUTLINE OF MAJOR POINTS IN THE PROGRAM 4 $ ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS 5 Scheduling and Attendance Form Quiz Training Certificate Employee Training Log Booklet iv

6 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

7 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM Structure and Organization Information in this program is presented in a definite order, so that employees will see the relationships between the various groups of information and can retain them more easily. The sections in this program include: Center of gravity and balance. Trips and slips. Walking surfaces. Housekeeping and maintenance. Footwear. How to fall properly. First aid. Personal protective equipment. Background According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls account for a significant portion of construction industry accidents. And falls result in 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicle fatalities. It's important to realize that it doesn't take falling from a high place to injure you. Simply slipping on a wet floor, or tripping over a small object, can result in a fall that lands you in the hospital with a broken bone, strained back or concussion. To avoid these types of accidents, employees need to understand how their body maintains its balance as their "center of gravity" changes, what can cause slips, trips and falls, how to prevent them and what to do if one occurs. 1

8 Objectives To help employees understand how to prevent slips, trips and falls, this education and training program is designed to present basic information in this area. Upon completion of the program, employees should: Understand how their body maintains its balance. Understand the concepts of "center of gravity", "momentum" and "friction". Recognize what causes us to slip, trip or fall. Know what measures they can take to minimize the potential for slips, trips and falls. Understand how to use ladders and scaffolds safely. Reviewing the Program As with any educational program, the "presenter" should go through the entire program at least once to become familiar with the content and make sure the program is consistent with company policy and directives. An "outline" of the points in the program is included in this Presenter's Guide to help with this task and for general reference. As part of this review process, you should determine how you, as the presenter, will conduct your session. The use of materials such as handouts, charts, etc., that may be available to you needs to be well thought out and integrated into the overall program presentation. 2

9 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION

10 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION Structuring the Presentation In conducting this education session, you should proceed with a friendly and helpful attitude. Remember that the "trainees" are looking to your experience and knowledge to help them relate to the situations shown in the program. It is important to let the trainees interact with you and each other during the training session. Stimulating conversation within the group is one of the best things you, as the presenter of the program, can do to help everyone get as much as possible from the session. Be alert for comments that could help in this area in future sessions and make note of them. As the presenter, you also should: Keep the session focused on the topic of slips, trips and falls in construction environments. Relate discussions to what causes slips, trips and falls, and what measures employees can take to prevent them. Prevent any one person or small group of employees in the session from doing all the talking. Get everyone involved. Ask questions of those who don't participate voluntarily. Clarify comments by relating them to the key points in the program. Use the "Outline of Major Points" included in this guide, as well as the information included in the quiz, as the basis for answering any questions. If you don't know the answer, say so. Tragic results may occur should you provide incorrect or inaccurate information. Remember, this is a positive program on slips, trips and falls. Make sure your attitude and words reflect this and that the emphasis is always on providing the information needed by the attendees to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring. 1

11 Setting Up the Class and Classroom There are a number of things that must be done to "set up" the class as well as the classroom. If you are using the program for a "Tailgate Meeting" or "Toolbox Talk" some of these things won't apply, but many of them will. So you will still need to run through this checklist prior to your training session. They include: Scheduling and Notification Use the enclosed form to schedule employees into the session. Make sure that the session is scheduled so that it fits into your attendees' work day. Send out notification of the session well in advance, to give people enough time to incorporate it into their schedule for that day. If possible, post a notification on bulletin boards in the affected employees' areas. The Classroom Schedule the room well in advance. Make sure the room can accommodate the expected number of attendees. Check it again on the day of the program to make sure there is no conflict. Make sure the room can be darkened, and won't create a glare on the television screen. Locate the light controls and test them. Make sure the power for the DVD or videotape player you are using operates separately from the room light. See if you can control the room temperature. Know where the closest restrooms are located. Assure that the room is free from distracting noises. Make sure emergency exits are marked and known to the attendees. Seating Make sure everyone can see the screen from their seat. Make sure everyone can hear both the DVD/ videotape and you (when you speak). 2

12 Check to see that seating is such that writing can be done easily. Make sure the seating arrangement allows eye contact between attendees, and between you and attendees. Equipment and Materials Make sure the DVD or videotape player, monitor, and all appropriate cables and extension cords are available. Make sure a stand or table is available and is of appropriate height for all attendees to easily see the monitor. If you plan on using a chart pad, blackboard, or other writing board, make sure it is available, easy to see, and you have the proper writing implements. Make sure you have 6" x 8" index cards or other materials to be used as "name tents" for attendees. Make sure you have made up a sufficient number of copies of the quiz, as well as any other handouts you are using. "Final Check" Make sure equipment is in the room prior to the scheduled session. Make sure you have the right program, (look inside the three-ring binder!) Check to see that the room is set up properly. Check equipment prior to the presentation to assure that it works. Make sure extension cords, etc. are "taped down", if need be, to avoid tripping. If you are using the videotape version of the program, run the "leader" up to the point where the program begins. 3

13 CONDUCTING THE SESSION

14 The Initial Steps CONDUCTING THE SESSION In conducting the session remember the positive nature of this presentation. Everyone is attending in order to learn more about slips, trips and falls. Initially, you need to: Introduce yourself as the session leader. State the title of the program, "Slips, Trips and Falls In Construction Environments", and the purpose of the session (to learn about how to eliminate potential slip, trip and fall hazards and create a safer workplace). Inform the attendees when there will be breaks (if you plan them) the location of exits and restrooms and if water, coffee, or other refreshments will be available. Make sure all of the attendees have "signed in" on your scheduling and attendance sheet. Remember, it is very important to document peoples' attendance at the session. Once this housekeeping is done, it is time to move to the "meat" of the session. First, the attendees need to be informed about the objectives of the session (this is where you can use a flip chart or board to list the objectives, which should be done prior to the class starting). This listing should be preceded with some introductory remarks. Your own words are always best, but the remarks should include information such as the following paragraphs: "According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls account for a significant portion of construction industry accidents. And falls result in 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicle fatalities." "It's important to realize that it doesn't take falling from a high place to injure you. Simply slipping on a wet floor, or tripping over a small object can result in a fall that lands you in the hospital with a broken bone, strained back or concussion." 1

15 "The program we are going to watch provides a lot of good information about how to avoid slips, trips and falls in construction environments. To make this the most productive session possible, we need to look at what we want to accomplish here today of this guide, (verbally reference the <Objectives= list from the first section or gesture to the blackboard or chart where you have written them down)". Once the objectives have been provided, you are ready to show the program. However, you do need to let the attendees know that they will be taking a quiz at the end of the session (if you are using it). It needs to be emphasized that they are not being "graded", but that the quiz is being used to see if the session is effectively transmitting information to them in a way they will remember. Showing the Program At this point, you need to introduce the title of the program once again, "Slips, Trips and Falls In Construction Environments", darken the lights if necessary, and begin the showing of the program. If you are using the DVD version of the course you have several options as to how you can move through the program and what employees see. The DVD menu has three "selection bars": "Play". "Scene Index". "Contact Info". To just play the program from beginning to end, select "Play". To view (or review) a specific section of the program, select "Scene Index". You will be presented with a group of buttons, each of which corresponds to a section of the program. You can then select the specific section that you want to view. 2

16 If you would like information on other programs and products that are available from MARCOM you can select "Contact Info" for information about how to contact us. All of our DVDs, both English and Spanish, are subtitled (similar to closed captioning). If there are hearing impaired employees participating in your training session, or you want people to be able to read the program narration as well as hear it, push the "subtitle" button on your DVD player's remote control or the player's control panel. A print version of the narration will then appear on the bottom of the screen as the video plays. Using the Program for "Tailgate Meetings" and "Toolbox Talks" The DVD version of the program has been designed specifically to facilitate "Tailgate Meetings" and "Toolbox Talks". The information in the DVD has been divided into 2-3 minute "chapters" on different issues involved with slips, trips and falls. Each chapter forms the basis for a focused minute session on an important aspect of that topic (chapters can be directly selected from the DVD menu). Conducting the Discussion After the program or chapter has been shown, it is time for the group discussion on the information contained in the session. Care must be taken to make sure that the discussion is kept to the general topic of creating a safer workplace and how to prevent slips, trips and falls. There are several ways to conduct this discussion. These include: Calling for questions from the attendees and using these questions as the basis for the discussion. "Leading" the discussion through the points covered in the program, using statements such as: "One of the segments of the program discussed the fact that 'trips' usually occur when you stumble on uneven walking surfaces or objects that are in your path. Who can name some of the places and objects on our worksite that could cause us to trip?" 3

17 "We saw an interesting sequence on the different types of surfaces we deal with and how to prevent falling on them. What are some of the surfaces here on our worksite that can be slippery?" You should use the discussion format that you are most comfortable with. The Outline of Major Points section in this guide, and the questions and answers in the master copies of the quiz can also be very useful as a basis for discussion. Remember, you have allocated a limited amount of time in which this discussion can take place. It is important to blend the attendee's questions and areas of obvious interest with the objective of trying to touch on each major area within the session in the discussion. By touching on each area, the attendees are much more likely to retain the information presented in the session. Concluding the Presentation Once discussion has concluded, whether naturally or you have had to bring the discussion to a close in order to complete the session within the time allowed, it is time to give the quiz (if you are using it). Again, remind the attendees that the quiz is only meant to help determine how effective the presentation of the information is, and that they will not be graded on it. Let them know that they have approximately five minutes to complete the quiz. At the end of the five minute period, remind the attendees to date and sign their quizzes, and then collect them. The attendees should be thanked for attending the session and reminded of any other sessions in the educational program that they may be attending. They can then be dismissed to return to their normal activities. *(An alternative to this approach is to give the quiz immediately after showing the program, then use a review of the quiz as a basis for your group discussion.) 4

18 "Wrapping Up" the Paperwork Before much time has passed, and the subject matter is fresh in your mind, several areas of "paperwork" must be completed. First, check to make sure that all attendees signed the scheduling and attendance form. Next, make sure that you have a quiz from every attendee, dated and signed. Also, depending upon what you have decided to do, a copy of the attendance sheet and the quiz for each attendee should be either filed in your files, or turned over to the attendee's department manager (or the personnel office) so that this paperwork can be included in their personnel file. The attendees' training logs should also be updated, and each attendee should be given a filled out and signed training certificate, signifying that they have successfully completed the course. Remember, it is always a good idea to document information about employee attendance at these sessions, as well as the fact that the employee has come away from the session with an increased knowledge of slip, trip and fall hazards. 5

19 OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS

20 OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS The following outline summarizes the major points of information presented in the program. The outline can be used to review the program before conducting a classroom session, as well as in preparing to lead a class discussion about the program. According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls account for a significant portion of construction industry accidents. Falls result in 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicle fatalities. It's important to realize that it doesn't take falling from a high place to injure you. Simply slipping on a wet floor, or tripping over a small object can result in a fall that lands you in the hospital with a broken bone, strained back or concussion. To avoid these types of accidents, you need to understand how your body maintains its balance as your "center of gravity" changes. "Center of gravity" is defined as the point at which the entire weight of an object can be balanced. Most people aren't conscious of their center of gravity, yet it is an integral part of every movement that you make. Imagine that you're standing straight up. Now draw a triangle, with your feet forming the two points at the base, and the third point of the triangle at your lower back. This upper point is roughly where your center of gravity is. These three points constantly change position as you move. If the upper point, your center of gravity, extends out past the lower points you will lose your balance and unless you regain it, you'll fall. 1

21 As with any object, the shape and size of your body will have a direct impact on how naturally stable you are. A short person will have a lower center of gravity and be more stable than a tall person. As a result, it takes less of a push to cause the taller person to extend their center of gravity out past their feet, and fall over. Weight is also a contributing factor. For instance, a person who is barrel-chested will have a higher center of gravity and be more topheavy than someone who is thinner. How you stand also affects your stability. You're in the most stable standing position when you're perfectly upright, with your arms at your sides. This keeps your center of gravity low, around the lower part of your spine and over your feet. If you hunch over or slouch, your center of gravity can extend out past your feet, making you less stable. Reaching for something can also cause you to lose your balance. When you reach over your head, your center of gravity rises dramatically and you become extremely unstable. So you should use a ladder or a scaffold if you need to get to something up high. But be careful on ladders, they become an extension of your body. The higher you are on a ladder, the higher your center of gravity becomes, and the less stable you'll be. So it's always a good idea to have someone steady the ladder, to make sure that you don't lose your balance. 2

22 Carrying something can make you unstable, as well, especially if you position it incorrectly. For instance, putting a load on your shoulder not only raises your center of gravity, it throws it dangerously off to the side. To maintain you stability, you should carry objects at waist level and close to your body whenever possible. This keeps your center of gravity low and balanced over your feet. Maintaining your balance is especially important when you walk, since this is when you are most likely to trip or slip. Most people take walking for granted, but it requires split-second timing, and a lot of dexterity. When you're walking you lean forward, extending your center of gravity out past your feet. Taking a step to keep up with your center of gravity prevents you from falling. As you walk, you plant one foot as you move the other. Since a single foot doesn't provide much of a base of support, it doesn't take much to cause you to slip or trip. Trips usually occur when you stumble on uneven walking surfaces or objects that are in your path. Slips are caused by a lack of friction between the soles of your shoes and the surface that you're walking on. Slips generally happen while you're on surfaces that are smooth, slick or wet. But there are other factors that can contribute to you slipping as well, including: The slope of the surface. Wearing shoes that don't provide adequate traction. The momentum that you build up while you're walking. 3

23 Momentum is the force behind your movement. It's generated by your weight and the speed at which you walk. When you walk, you build up more momentum than someone who walks slower or weighs less than you do. Likewise, when you carry a heavy object you create more momentum than when you aren't carrying anything at all. The more momentum that you produce, the more friction you need between the soles of your shoes and the walking surface to keep you from slipping (and the more difficult it is for you to regain your footing and stop yourself from falling). Different walking surfaces provide varying degrees of friction. Plywood flooring has a lot more friction than a smooth concrete floor. A dry tile floor provides more friction than one that's wet. You can avoid slipping by being aware of the type of surface that you're walking on, and knowing how much traction it provides. Let's look at some of the walking surfaces that you may encounter. They can be divided into three types: Non-slip. Moderately slippery. Slippery. "Non-slip" surfaces provide traction regardless of whether they are wet or dry. They include: Carpet. Rough-textured concrete. Textured steel plate. Surfaces covered with abrasive paint or non-slip coatings. 4

24 "Moderately slippery" surfaces are reasonably slipresistant when they're dry, but can be very slippery when they're wet. These include: Unpolished ceramic tile. Vinyl. Smooth concrete. Unfinished wood. "Slippery" surfaces don't provide much traction, wet or dry. They include: Polished marble and tile. Smooth metal. Freshly painted concrete. Varnished wood. Ice. Most slippery situations around a construction site tend to be places where liquids, such as oil or water, can build up. Often the surfaces in these locations are composed of moderately slippery materials, such as vinyl, tile or concrete, which can become skating rinks when they get wet. If possible, these areas should be covered with "nonslip" materials, such as cardboard, wood or carpet remnants. As you leave your work site, you also need to be careful when walking on sidewalks and pavements that may be wet or icy. In addition to water and oil, there are other slippery materials that you need to keep an eye out for, such as: Dirt. Sand. Dry sawdust. Metal shavings. Packaging materials. Loose gravel. Grease. Street grime. 5

25 You also need to be careful when you're walking on ramps or other sloping surfaces, since the likelihood of slipping increases when a surface isn't level. Keeping things neat, tidy and well maintained can go a long way in helping to avoid slips, trips and falls. For instance, you have to be able to see hazards to avoid them, so simply replacing a burned out light bulb can prevent you from tripping over something. To help prevent slipping, keep walking surfaces dry and clean up loose material. You can use absorbent substances such as vermiculite, sand or even sawdust to soak up something like grease or oil. Be sure to sweep everything up when you're done. You can also use plywood or a piece of carpeting to cover a slippery spot. Make sure that these lie flat and stay in place, so that they don't create a tripping hazard. Remember, even small items such as nails and screws can cause people to "skate" across the floor. So pick them up whenever you see them. You slip on surfaces, but you trip on objects. Materials and tools that are left where people walk are a leading cause of trips. Inspect stairways, to ensure that they're clear of debris. Check to see that hand-rails are firmly attached, and use them whenever you go up or down stairs. Loose floorboards, torn carpet, protruding nails and small potholes in the floor are also dangerous. So keep an eye out for some of these smaller hazards. When you're working with tools that have power cords, make sure to use the nearest power source. Keep the cords coiled and as close to you as possible. 6

26 If you need to run a power cord across a high traffic area, tape it down. But try not to leave it there for more than a few hours, since the tape will eventually loosen. A clean and well maintained workplace can eliminate many slip hazards, but to be truly slip-resistant you also need to wear the proper shoes. Some jobs require you to wear many hats. To avoid slipping when you're working, you may need to wear several different pairs of shoes as well. Shoes should fit properly, be comfortable, and have soles and heels that are suited for the surfaces that you'll be walking on. The heels of your shoes are especially important. They're the first part of your shoes to come in contact with the floor when you take a step. Most slips occur when there isn't enough friction between the heel of your shoe and the walking surface. You need to maintain enough adhesion to counteract the momentum that is created as your body weight shifts to the forward leg. To help avoid slips you should make sure that the heels on your shoes are in good condition, and are as low and wide as possible. You also need to pay attention to what the soles of your shoes are made of, and how much tread they have on them. Now-a-days most work shoes and boots have soles made of synthetic rubber. However, a few are still made with natural rubber, and some even have leather soles. Soles made of synthetic soft rubber are effective on dry surfaces, but may be slippery when those same surfaces are wet. 7

27 Many work boots have soles made out of hard rubber. These soles don't provide as much friction on dry surfaces, but have good traction in areas that are wet or greasy. But it's not just the materials that the soles are made of that gives them their slip-resistant qualities. It's also the added friction provided by the raised pattern or tread on the soles. Where most casual shoes tend to have smooth soles, slip-resistant soles have groves cut into the bottom of them, creating a treaded design. The soles of most work shoes and boots have especially deep treads. These channel water away to prevent you from slipping just like the tread on automobile tires channels away water to keep cars from skidding. Whatever footwear you choose, make sure that it's in good shape. Inspect your shoes for worn laces, torn stitches and loose soles. Remember to look for imbedded foreign objects (even a small stone or thumbtack can turn a slipresistant shoe into a skate). Falls happen quickly, but if you know how to fall properly you can avoid ending up flat on your face. The important thing to remember is to not tense up. By remaining loose you will decrease the chances of a serious injury. As you fall: Relax. Bend your elbows and knees. Allow your muscles to gradually absorb the impact. Roll in the direction of the fall. 8

28 Don't try to break a fall with your hands. If you land with all of your body weight on a hand, you could seriously sprain your wrist or break a bone. If a fall does result in an injury, you may need to give the victim first aid, but only if you've been trained to handle the injury. If someone has sprained an arm or leg: Wrap it in an ace bandage. Then apply a cold compress. Keep the injured area elevated and seek medical attention. Broken bones should be stabilized before moving the victim. Always keep the injured limb in the position in which you find it. Put it in a splint and apply an ice pack or cold compress to reduce swelling. Broken bones sometimes require surgery, so don't let the victim eat anything. A person can't be given anesthesia with food in their stomach. If a bone is sticking through the skin, don't move the victim. Call for emergency medical personnel. Keep the victim in the position in which you found them. Don't try to force the bone back into place or clean the wound. You should never move anyone who has been knocked unconscious in a fall, or who may have seriously injured their head, neck, back or hips. Keep them immobile and call 911 to get emergency medical help. 9

29 * * * SUMMARY * * * Being sure footed is important whatever type of work you're doing. Let's review what you can do to avoid slips, trips and falls. Maintain your center of gravity, with good posture and by carrying objects low and close to your body. Pay attention to the surface that you're walking on, and look for slip and trip hazards. Cover slippery floors with plywood, carpet remnants or other materials that provide traction. Clean up spills and keep walking areas free of obstacles. Wear the proper shoes or boots for the conditions that you'll be working in. If you do fall, remember to relax and roll with it. $ Slips, trips and falls can be more serious than you think. But watching where you walk, and "staying on your toes", will keep you on your feet! 10

30 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS

31 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS In order to assist you in conducting your session on slips, trips and falls, we have provided some materials that can be used with this program. Many of these materials have been furnished in "master" form. This will enable you to make as many copies of these forms as you need. If you have colored paper available to you, it is often useful to put each form on a different color. This enables you to easily differentiate between the materials. The materials enclosed with this guide include: Scheduling and Attendance Form This form is provided so you can easily schedule your attendees into each session of the program. It is important that you have each attendee "sign-in" on the appropriate form, documenting their attendance at the session. Typically, a copy of this form is filed in the employee's personnel file. Quiz The quiz is normally given after viewing the program. However, if you want an indication of the "increase" in the attendees' knowledge of slips, trips and falls, you can give the quiz both before and after the program is shown. You can also use the quiz as the basis for class discussion. If you have decided to give the quiz both before and after the attendees view the program, it is often interesting to have the attendees compare their "before" and "after" answers as part of the session. The quiz is usually filed in the employee's personnel file. Training Certificate This form allows you to give each employee their own "certificate of completion" showing that they have attended the course and taken the quiz. Space is provided to insert the employee's name, the course instructor and the date of completion. 1

32 Employee Training Log This log helps you to keep track of when each employee has taken the course, as well as associated courses/training. Space is provided to list pertinent data about the employee, as well as information such as the date the course was taken, and the instructor conducting the course. A copy of this form should be kept in each employee's training or personnel file. Booklet* A sample copy of the employee booklet that has been designed for use with this program has also been included. Using both text and illustrations to review important points, the booklet is designed to reinforce the message employees receive in the training session. The material is presented in the same order as seen in the program and is organized into concise sections, making it easy to understand and remember. *Additional booklets, as well as copies of the poster that has been created to get employees thinking about slips, trips and falls, are available from your distributor. 2

33 QUIZ "SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTS" Name: Date: 1. True or False According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls make up the majority of general industry accidents? True False 2. Which of the following affect your balance (select all that apply)? Friction. Momentum. Gravity. 3. True or False... As long as your safety shoes have synthetic soles, they will work well on any surface? True False 4. True or False... If you are falling, you should tense your muscles so they can act as shock absorbers? True False 5. True or False... Slips are caused by a lack of momentum between the soles of your shoes and the surface you are walking on? True False 6. True or False... Most "non-slip" surfaces provide traction regardless of whether they are wet or dry? True False 7. True or False... The likelihood of slipping increases when you are walking on ramps or other sloping surfaces? True False CSK-149

34 QUIZ "SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTS" PRESENTER'S COPY...WITH ANSWERS 1. True or False According to OSHA, slips, trips and falls make up the majority of general industry accidents? X True False 2. Which of the following affect your balance (select all that apply)? X Friction. X Momentum. X Gravity. 3. True or False... As long as your safety shoes have synthetic soles, they will work well on any surface? True X False 4. True or False... If you are falling, you should tense your muscles so they can act as shock absorbers? True X False 5. True or False... Slips are caused by a lack of momentum between the soles of your shoes and the surface you are walking on? True X False 6. True or False... Most "non-slip" surfaces provide traction regardless of whether they are wet or dry? X True False 7. True or False... The likelihood of slipping increases when you are walking on ramps or other sloping surfaces? X True False CSK-149

35 EMPLOYEE TRAINING LOG "SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTS" Employee: Employee #: Social Security #: Department: Date of Next Required Training: DATE TYPE OF TRAINING OR COURSE DESCRIPTION LOCATION OF COURSE MATERIALS INSTRUCTOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS/DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING AND TESTING (Instructor's Signature)

36 SCHEDULING AND ATTENDANCE FORM "SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTS" TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE ATTENDEE DATE TIME SIGNATURE

37 TRAINING CERTIFICATE This is to certify that has (employee name) completed the general safety course "Slips, Trips and Falls in Construction Environments" and has been tested on the contents of the course, as required. This training, as well as the associated testing was conducted by and was completed on. (date) (course instructor) (course instructor) (date)