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Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Handbook

People walking on snow-covered path, wearing deep tread boots. Step Wisely logo in left corner.

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Help prevent and lessen winter slip, trip and fall incidents by using the below Step Wisely program Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Handbook. This handbook addresses seasonal and nonseasonal hazards.

The MCIT developed Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Handbook assists members in developing and implementing strategies to remedy hazards and reduce or prevent injuries. Facility managers, administrators and department heads, particularly for public works, will find this handbook full of valuable tips and information.

The handbook covers:

  • Weather-related hazards and prevention strategies.
  • Walking surface irregularities
  • Stairs
  • Carpet, cords and more
  • Wet floors
  • Vehicles and equipment
  • Shop safety
  • Elevated work
  • Personal health

Cover page for Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Handbook shows close up of person's foot as he/she walks on snow-covered path while wearing deep tread boots. Others walk in the background.

The Step Wisely Program

MCIT’s Step Wisely program helps make slip, trip and fall prevention efforts easy for its members. Slip, trip and fall incidents are particularly prevalent during Minnesota winters, but other nonseasonal hazards are present in the workplace.

In fact, injuries due to slip, trip and fall incidents are in the top five of the most frequently reported workers’ compensation claims made by MCIT members.

Providing your employees and the public information to help them make safer behavior choices could keep your employees from being injured and save your organization significant costs, time and grief related to those injuries.

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