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
	Always Keep Walkways Clear (office setting) Poster Mini Flier (1/page) Mini Flier (3/page) Table Tent Email*
	Always Keep Walkways Clear (shop setting) Poster Mini Flier (1/page) Mini Flier (3/page) Table Tent Email*
	Always Use a Step Stool of Ladder (office setting) Poster Mini Flier (1/page) Mini Flier (3/page) Table Tent Email*
	Always Use a Step Stool or Ladder (maintenance setting) Poster Mini Flier (1/page) Mini Flier (3/page) Table Tent Email*
	Always Grip Handrails on Stairs Poster Mini Flier (1/page) Mini Flier (3/page) Table Tent Email*
	Always Use Three Points of Contact  Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier  (3 per page) Vehicle Sticker: Order now by e-mail Email* Quick Take on Training (training script, employee  handout)
*Instructions: How to send Step Wisely e-mail files

Expand the sections below to see and download each theme’s materials.

Movie Poster Theme (spring hazards)

	On the Weatherfront (changing weather conditions) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Minnesota Jones and the Pothole of Doom (uneven pavement) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Slippin’ in the Rain (running in the rain) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Attack of the 50 Foot Cord (power cords) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)
	The Usual Suspects (recognizing and reporting hazards) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)

Magazine Cover Theme (summer hazards)

	Condé Nasty Trip (clear field of vision) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Bad Housekeeping (clean up spills) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	MinneSota Working (ladder use) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)
	Field and Scream (tripping hazards in the field) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)
	CQ: Caution Quarterly (proper footwear for the job) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)

Road Sign Theme (fall hazards)

	Dip Ahead (potholes and heaved pavement) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Rough Terrain Ahead (curled rugs) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Slippery When Wet (spills and wet floors) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page) Table Tent
	Watch for Falling Chairs (step stools and ladders) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)
	Power Cord Crossing (power cords) Poster Mini Flier (1 per page) Mini Flier (3 per page)

Tips for Using Step Wisely Display Materials

1. To keep the message fresh, use one topic for a few weeks then switch to another for a few weeks and so on.
2. 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.
3. 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.