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\n\tOUR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION<\/strong> <\/i> <\/i> <\/i> <\/i> <\/i><\/p>\n PREVENTION OF FALLS AND SLIPS IN THE WORKPLACE<\/strong><\/p>\nSeveral government organizations are involved in prevention in various workplaces to encourage companies to take simple actions that can have a considerable impact on the safety of their customers and employees. WHEN AND WHY DO SLIPS OCCUR?<\/strong><\/p>\n “Slips occur when there is too little friction or adhesion between the shoes and the walking surface. “(CCHST, January 2013). Here are the most common causes of slips in the workplace (1) :<\/p>\n1- Wet or greasy surfaces In short, according to ASSTSAS, CCHST and CNESST, the condition of floors, carpets and entrances to commercial buildings is a priority to ensure the safety of employees and customers who go around.<\/p>\n[1] CCHST, Pr\u00e9vention contre les chutes \u2013 Comment \u00e9viter de glisser, de tr\u00e9bucher et de tomber. January 2013. SLTC FOR SAFETY!<\/p>\n Service de location tapis commercial inc. offers you entrance carpets that do not wrinkle, that will protect your floors and absorb a large amount of water to reduce the risk of falls and slips in your establishment. Call us now for a free estimate!<\/p>\n\n\t\tOur carpets: Essential for fall and slip prevention\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
\nThe ASSTSAS (Association paritaire pour la sant\u00e9 et la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 du travail du secteur travail social), and the CNESST (Commission des normes, de l’\u00e9quit\u00e9, de la sant\u00e9 et de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 au travail) agree that slips and falls account for a large proportion of accidents that occur in the workplace. For example, in the public service sector, they account for 23% of all injuries reported to CNESST, or 26% of all lost days. Of these falls or slips, 57% are said to be caused by a problem at ground level or coming from an interior floor.\n
\n2- Accidental spills
\n3- Bad weather
\n4- Loose or poorly fixed carpet or floor covering
\n5- Floor covering or other walking surfaces that have different degrees of adhesion
\nfrom one place to another.\nFalls can also be caused by accidental tripping. This can occur for a lot of reasons, including the following (2):
\n1- Uneven walking surfaces
\n2- Poorly closed drawers near the floor
\n3- Uncovered cables
\n4- Wrinkled carpets
\n5- Clutter
\n6- Inadequate lighting
\n7- Obstructed view\nHere are some tips that these organizations mention that reduce the risk of falls and slips in your establishment (3):
\n1- Keep the floors clean and dry: wipe spills quickly, wipe your feet as you enter, do not circulate in areas that are being cleaned.
\n2- Keep the floor coverings in good condition: fix carpets and repair damaged floors.
\n3- Keep the stairs safe: check the height of the handrail and carefully maintain the steps.
\n4- Avoid clutter and dragging wires: organize storage areas and use cable holder.
\n5- Use adequate lighting and keep a clear view.
\n6- Ensure good floor drainage: clean floor grates.
\n7- Maintain the outdoor area: remove rocks, leaves, branches from walking areas and use visual cues to identify obstacles.
\n8- In the winter, beware of snow and ice: carefully maintain parking lots and entrances of the building(s).
\n9- Properly use footboards, stools or step ladders, when needed.
\n10- Control temperature contrasts that create condensation and frost on the ground.\n
\n[2] CCHST, Pr\u00e9vention contre les chutes \u2013 Comment \u00e9viter de glisser, de tr\u00e9bucher et de tomber. January 2013.
\n[3] ASSTSAS, Les chutes et les glissades au travail, \u00e7a tombe toujours mal. 2014.\n\n\t\tNEED AN ESTIMATE?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t