Slips, Trips and Falls

Fall prevention pays big dividends

Slips, trips, and falls remain one of the most common cause of workplace injuries, frequently resulting in costly soft-tissue strains and sprains.

In Colorado, these risks are significantly amplified by icy conditions and hazardous work environments. OSHA requires that businesses must adhere to the 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D), which requires that all surfaces are kept clean, dry, and free of recognized hazards like snow, ice, or clutter.

A critical tool for maintaining compliance is our Facilities Checklist (Slips, Trips, and Falls). This resource provides a structured framework for evaluating facility safety, focusing on essential areas such as proper illumination, safe stairways, and ladder stability.
Pinnacol's "How to Walk Like a Penguin to Avoid Slips and Falls" poster and toolbox talk offers practical techniques for navigating winter conditions. Click the image to download this resource.

By implementing these comprehensive training materials and structured checklists, you can foster a resilient safety culture that targets the root causes of workplace accidents. Let Pinnacol Assurance help you master the fundamentals of walking-working surface safety to keep your team upright and secure.

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Pinnacol's Safety Consultants are here to help you. To request a Safety Service visit or if you simply have a safety-related question, please complete our Contact Us form and one of our Safety Consultants will respond within two business days.

Additional resources below:

Facilities Checklist (slips, trips and falls)

Toolbox Talk: How to walk like a penguin to avoid slips and falls

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