May 12, 2020
Preventing Trip Hazards in the Workplace
If you really think about it, the mere act of walking is actually a very complex task. You have to raise one foot and move it forward just the right distance, then place it back down and retain your balance as you, almost simultaneously, repeat the process with the other foot. Yet for most able-bodied people, walking from one place to another happens with very little, if any, conscious effort, almost like you are on auto-pilot. But when something unexpectedly impedes the forward movement of one of your feet, it can cause you to trip and fall.
So, here are a few things we can do as individuals to eliminate, or at least minimize, trip hazards at work and home.
Diligence in identifying and avoiding trip hazards is the key to avoiding falls.