The most common accident type for an employee and a non-employee is the slip and fall, and trip and fall accident. Each year millions of people are injured and thousands of people die - from slip and fall, and trip and fall accidents. These types of accidents result in thousands of lost workdays, long-term disability claims and cost millions of dollars to litigate. Yet very few organizations, especially those with public exposure, have a program specifically designed to prevent such accidents.

This seminar is for industrial, commercial and retail safety and loss control specialists, insurance underwriters, claims adjusters, and supervisors. Engineers and architects and those in housekeeping services would also find the information useful. At the conclusion of this seminar the participant will be able to:

• Describe the mechanics of a Slip and Trip Accident
• Describe the conditions that can cause a Slip, Trip and Fall Event
• Describe the elements of an effective Slip, Trip and Fall Accident Prevention Program
• Describe the actions necessary to eliminate or control recognized hazards
• Investigate a Slip, Trip and Fall Accident

Seminar Contents:

• Biomechanics of Walking
• Issues relating to Slips
  • Coefficient of Friction Testing
• Issues relating to Trips
  • Changes in Elevation
• Applicable Codes and Standards
  • Building Codes
  • Life Safety Code
  • ADA
• Prevention Program
  • Design - Hazard ID
  • Training
  • Inspection
  • Response
• Post Event Actions
  • Investigation
  • Follow-up