Tripping hazard

Are there materials on the floor that eould eause a tripping hazard ... 

Machinery or processes where any movement of tools, machine elements or particles, or movement of personnel could result in collisions or tripping hazards... 

Aisles and walkways must be kept clean, dry, and free of obstructions or tripping hazards. 

Hazards common to any environment include tripping over an obstacle or slipping in a spill. Floors must be kept clear of any equipment or stored chemicals. Any spills on floors must be immediately cleaned. Any power cords or flexible hoses that cross floors must be secured so that they do not present a tripping hazard. 

Occupational safety, sometimes referred to as hard-hat safety, covers topics such as vessel entry, vehicle movement, protective clothing, and tripping hazards. 

Any tripping hazards, such as steps from one section of deck to another, must be clearly marked. 

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Harnesses should only be used where no other protective measure can be provided as they can pose an additional tripping hazard and potential fatal suspension trauma. 

Site tidiness is key in minimising tripping hazards. Tools, ropes and other materials not in use should be stored away rubbish should be cleared up promptly. Materials awaiting use should be stacked compactly and restrained, particularly on pontoons and boats. Mooring lines should be clearly marked and protected. 

Others argue that harnesses can cause tripping hazards. Tidal variations also need to be considered when assessing the length of the harness line as it would be very dangerous to allow someone to fall into the water with a harness on. 

Slipping or tripping hazards (e.g. from poorly maintained or partly installed floors and stairs)... 

Each human error must have a preceding cause. A statement like The lighting level was low" should be further explored and explained to produce a more complete statement The lighting in the patient s room was too low for the tripping hazard to be seen."... 

List two standards that address slip and trip hazards. 

Carefully move equipment carts through corridors to avoid collision and tripping hazards. Reduce speed near stairways, corridor intersections, elevators, and down ramps. Workers should puU a cart through swinging doors, rather than pushing it. Never leave carts, equipment, or supplies in a location that creates a hazard or provides access to cart contents. Personnel must immediately report any cart needing repair or wheel replacement. Workers must never push one cart while pulling another (Table 10.2). 

Salt. As a major component of the human body, salt has no toxic properties to speak of. Since it is somewhat hygroscopic, dry salt can be an irritant to tissue, and spills of salt can create tripping hazards and lead to the corrosion of metallic equipment and structures. Therefore, salt should be confined when handled and removed when spilled. 

Take care that flexible cables cannot be run over or form tripping hazards. 

Materials storage — To prevent tripping hazards, no materials or equipment, except masonry and mortar, can be stored within four feet of working edges. Excess mortar, broken or scattered masonry vmits, and all other materials and debris must be kept clear of the working area by removing regularly. 

Materials storage — To prevent tripping hazards, no materials or equipment, except masonry and mortar, can be stored within four feet of working edges. 

Working with shem connectors and other similar devices (which can pose a trip hazard), and... 

FIGURE 5.3.5.2 Outlet in Chemical Hood. A strip outlet in a chemical hood represents a fire hazard since the outlets and switch are not spark-proof and flammable chemicals are often used in hoods. The dangUng cords might also present a trip hazard. A liquid spiU could also present a shock hazard. (From Journal of Chemical Health and Safety 7(5) 6 (2000). Used with permission. Copyright 2000 Division of Chemical Safety and Health of the American Chemical Society.)... 

FIGURE 5.3.5.3 Outlets Clustered on Floor. It is common to use electrical strips since there are often multiple modules of an instrument(s) that need to have electricity. It is easy to forget that plugging in lots of equipment into these electrical strips could present a fire hazard. If the numerous cords are not neatly contained they can present other hazards such as trip hazards or shock hazards if a water spill enters into the strip. 

Larger pieces of equipment, such as a 5-L Dewar flask or a safety shield, might temporarily be placed on the floor, perhaps even near an exit door (Figure 5.3.6.5). These can become trip hazards and might impede rapid exit during an emergency. 

The lens selection effective for specific wavelengths often results in colored lenses, sometimes very dark colors, and the result can be a reduction in the ability to see indicator lights, perhaps carry out delicate hand operations, or the failure to see tripping hazards. Nevertheless, it is important to learn to work with these safety goggles, since many incidents have occurred because an experienced researcher decided that it was okay to do this work without safety goggles. Rockwell Laser Industries provides a database of laser-related accidents. When sorting the database by scientific settings, 67 incidents are listed and in 45 (67%) of these incidents no eye protection was worn. 

Check for cables, cords, bottles, cans, boxes, books, and other materials that can be trip hazards. 

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