Slip and Fall accidents do not only happen because of wet or
damp floors. Clutter, footwear, and
improper cleaning can also be a hazard and a potential slip and fall incident.
The type of flooring used is actually the main cause of 50 percent of facility
accidents, according to reports.
The three general causes of these accidents are due to
physical, social, and environmental factors. Environmental factors such as
rain, snow, or soil and dust are difficult to control, but it’s good to be
prepared for weather conditions and address these concerns before they become a
hazard. Using proper matting in entryways can reduce the elements that are
tracked into the facility.
Social factors such as a person’s age, footwear, or simply
being distracted from your surroundings are another cause of slip, trip, and
fall incidents. These social factors are also in little control of cleaning
crews. Footwear accounts for 24 percent of all slip and fall accidents
according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). Women’s tall
high-heeled shoes, for example, a large percent of the shoe does not touch the
ground. Less contact with the ground means the likely it is to lose balance and
fall.
Statistically, age plays a big role in slip and fall
incidents. The average victims of slip
and falls are women over 60.
Physical factors such as poor vision, walking struggles,
lack of stability, etc., are another cause of slip and fall incidents. Cleaning
crews also have little control over these factors. However, with proper hazard
identification, people with sensitive physical conditions can be cautious of
their surroundings. Cleaners should notify building occupants of potential
hazards and provide proper signage. Training workers to properly clean floors
can also reduce these physical factors. According to the NFSI, 7 percent of
accidents are attributed to training issues, such as the improper use of
cleaning chemicals or floor finishes.
It is important for proper cleaning to be stressed by
cleaning managers. Proper flooring should also be enforced to help prevent
accidents attributed to the factors above.
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