
Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents All Year
Preventing slip, trip and fall accidents all year, not just when the snow flies, could save your organization significant costs, time and grief related to liability and workers’ compensation injuries. The Step Wisely program provides eye-catching materials about smart safety habits to reach employees and the public,.
Awareness Materials
The below awareness materials address a number of issues that contribute to slip, trip and fall accidents year round, such as spills on break room floors, power cords stretched across walkways and cluttered stairs. Place items in high-traffic areas around your facility to grab the attention of employees and the public. Learn more about Step Wisely and how to get the most out of the program …
- Request Printed Materials: E-mail info@mcit.org with details about which items you want and their quantity to have printed materials mailed to you at no cost.
Avoid Injury Theme |
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Always Keep Walkways Clear (office setting) Poster Table Tent Email* |
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Always Keep Walkways Clear (shop setting) Poster Table Tent Email* |
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Always Use a Step Stool of Ladder (office setting) Poster Table Tent Email* |
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Always Use a Step Stool or Ladder (maintenance setting) Poster Table Tent Email* |
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Always Grip Handrails on Stairs Poster Table Tent Email* |
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Always Use Three Points of Contact |
Other materials using different themes addressing year round hazards are available to MCIT members. Contact MCIT for more information.
Tips for Using Step Wisely Display Materials
- To keep the message fresh, use one topic for a few weeks then switch to another for a few weeks and so on.
- Mini fliers have a variety of uses. Be creative; try inserting them into payroll envelopes, sending via e-mail, placing on desks, distributing in employee mailboxes, handing out at meetings, posting to an intranet.
- Send e-mails every so often to staff to reinforce the messages on display materials.
Training Materials Support Awareness
Many of the Quick Take training scripts and the Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Power Point presentation address year-round hazards that you can use to train employees about safer habits.
Employer Resources for Managing Risks
Check out these resources for tools to help identify and manage slip, trip and fall hazards.