It’s no secret that slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injury as well as increased insurance costs and regulatory citations; according to OSHA, slips, trips and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.
In fact, OSHA inspections find an average of 3.1 violations per location with 81 percent of these violations in categories that result in higher fines. And with the average penalty per serious violation costing around $2,000, establishing detailed slips, trips and falls procedures is critical. Here are the top four areas that need attention: