Slip, trip, and fall prevention for healthcare workers / Jennifer Bell [and others].
| Other author | Bell, Jennifer. |
| Other author | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | [Cincinnati, Ohio?] : Dept. of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, [2010] |
| Description | 1 online resource (vii, 41 pages) : color illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27776 |
| Subjects |
| Series | DHHS (NIOSH) publication ; no. 2011-123 DHHS publication no. (NIOSH) 2011-123. ^A8861 |
| Contents | Part I. Introduction -- Slip, Trip, and Fall (STF) Prevention for Healthcare Workers -- -- Part II. Top 10 Hazards -- 1. Contaminants on the Floor -- 2. Poor Drainage: Pipes and Drains -- 3. Indoor Walking Surface Irregularities -- 4. Outdoor Walking Surface Irregularities -- 5. Weather Conditions: Ice and Snow -- 6. Inadequate Lighting -- 7. Stairs and Handrails -- 8. Stepstools and Ladders -- 9. Tripping Hazards: Clutter, Loose Cords, Hoses, Wires, and Medical Tubing -- 10. Improper Use of Floor Mats and Runners -- -- Part III. Tools for STF Prevention -- Examine Employee Slips, Trips, and Falls Injuries: The First Steps Toward Prevention -- Employee Communication: Training and Involvement -- Slips, Trips, and Falls Checklist -- Literature Cited. |
| General note | "December 2010." |
| General note | Title from title screen (viewed on Sept. 4, 2012). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-41). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Slip, trip, and fall prevention for healthcare workers |
| GPO item number | 0499-F-02 (online) |
| Govt. docs number | HE 20.7102:SL 3 |