Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities.
The areas where most exposure exists for slips, trips and falls is the rig floor because that's where most of the work is accomplish and where most of the equipment is housed.
There are many ways to protect from slips, trips, and falls. Even so, they still happen and the following are means to either prevent slips, trips, and falls or to minimize the consequences if they should happen.
- Wear personal protective equipment (such as hard hats, work gloves, safety shoes, and eye protection).
- Be aware of the slipping and falling hazards when working on the drilling floor, servicing rig floors or other platforms.
- Keep all work areas clean and clear of oil, tools, and debris.
- Use non-skid surfaces where appropriate.
- Provide guardrails and guards around work areas that are prone to slips, trips, and falls.
- Install, inspect, and secure stairs and handrails. [29 CFR 1926.1052]
- Instruct workers on proper procedures for using and installing ladders.
- Use only ladders in good repair that do not have missing rungs.
- Do not install stairs with missing or damaged steps. Repair them before installing them.
- Keep walkways clean and free of debris and tripping hazards. [29 CFR 1910.22]
- Keep all cords and hoses orderly and clear of walking spaces.
- Cover open cellars.
- Conduct a pre-job inspection to identify, then eliminate or correct hazardous work surfaces.
- Use waterproof footgear to decrease slip/fall hazards.
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