Stair Safety Presentation HSE Formation.pptx

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1. Stairway Safety November 15, 2015

2. 2 Stairway Safety How Accidents and Injuries Occur There are two categories of accidents: Unsafe Acts Unsafe Conditions Over 80% of accidents occur as a result of Unsafe Acts This means that Unsafe Conditions are not the leading cause of accidents and injuries

3. 3 Stairway Safety Stairway Operating Procedure Just like a ladder, stairways are tools used to allow safe and easy access from one level to another. You would never think about running up or down a ladder The only acceptable standard for stairway use is safe and controlled Safe and controlled is not rushing up and down steps, or failing to use the handrail. It is one step at a time, slow and deliberate, ensuring foot placement on the entire tread, with the use of a handrail and proper power grip technique when descending

4. 4 Stairway Safety Stairway Operating Procedure As with any tool, knowledge gained through proper training and the execution of the appropriate operating technique are things that will continue to keep us safe Your well being as well as that of your coworkers depends on your ability and willingness to operate in a “Safe and Controlled” manner at a high standard each and every time this tool is being utilized

5. 5 Stairway Safety Safe & Controlled Stairway Technique How long should it take to safely ascend or descend a set of stairs? What should it look like?

6. 6 Stairway Safety Safe & Controlled Stairway Technique A deliberate one step at a time, holding the handrail, focused on foot placement on each stair tread, regardless of the direction of travel, at a maximum speed of one second per stair tread

7. 7 Stairway Safety Safe & Controlled Stairway Technique Although there is no minimum speed, a faster pace is considered rushing and operating outside the Tenets of Operational Excellence tenet #1 which states, “Operate in a Safe and Controlled Manner”

8. 8 Stairway Safety STOP & THINK Before Using Stairs All of us use stairways every day going up and down various levels at work. We have done it for years and the problem is, we no longer think about the real danger in doing so Injuries on stairs is one of the most common incidents that occur both at work and at home Make a conscious decision to STOP & THINK prior to going up or down any set of stairs. Think about foot placement and hold the handrail, and then take that first step

9. 9 Stairway Safety STOP & THINK Before Using Stairs Keep in mind only one person is allowed on a set of stairs at a time. Waiting your turn reduces the risk of multiple injuries and helps to focus on proper technique

10. 10 Stairway Safety The Law of Gravity Research has shown that during stairway use, employees view only the first and last three steps, with the rest of the stairway negotiated without looking Though accidents may occur ascending the stairs, more serious upper and/or lower extremity injuries occur when traveling down a stairway The Law of Gravity tells us that it is more hazardous to descend a stairway than to ascend it The forces of gravity may force you down multiple steps causing serious injury

11. 11 Stairway Safety The Law of Gravity In stairway use, the width of the horizontal surface must be adequate for the ball of the foot to land on the tread without extending over the step below If not, an over-step or misstep can occur, causing a fall forward Trips and falls that occur during stairway ascent are often attributed to variation in riser, or vertical surface, height

12. 12 Stairway Safety Stair Techniques Individuals can gain an additional measure of safety when going down stairs by using the following recommended techniques: Instead of facing directly down the stairway, turn 30 degrees toward the rail In the event of a trip and fall, most people will fall in the direction they are facing. As a result, an individual will fall toward the rail and the wall, giving them an additional opportunity to catch themselves and prevent the fall

13. 13 Stairway Safety Stair Techniques Instead of running your hand on top of the rail, turn your palm up and run it along the bottom of the rail and trail your hand slightly behind your body as you descend In this position, your grip is stronger. In the event of a fall, the strain on your shoulder is less than it would be if you were holding the top of the handrail Underhanded Power Grip

14. 14 Stairway Safety The Power Grip The Power Grip (cylindrical grip) is the maximum gripping force that can be generated by the hand The palm-up power grip is much stronger than the palm-down pinch grip when holding onto the handrail

15. 15 Stairway Safety The Power Grip The palm-up power grip brings the hand and the finger segments into contact with the handrail making possible maximum hand gripping power, applying greater force by utilizing the little, ring and middle fingers wrapped around the rail Maximizing the strength of the grip that can be made on the handrail maximizes the chance for recovering after a loss-of-balance

16. 16 Stairway Safety Ascending Stairs When climbing stairs the body center of gravity is shifted forward and the leading foot is lifted and placed on the first tread for support. Both the leading and rear legs combine for the push-off to provide the power to lift the body. The rear foot is then lifted and swung forward placed on the upper step ahead and the cycle is repeated

17. 17 Stairway Safety Descending Stairs In descending stairs, the body’s center of gravity is shifted back and the ball of the lead foot is placed on the step below. The lead foot is then leveled for support, and the rear foot lifted, swung forward, and lowered to the next tread

18. 18 Stairway Safety UNSAFE PRACTICES Many slips and falls on stairways are caused by the way we approach going up and down a stairway Walking on the very end of the tread invites a slip and fall Be sure to make use of the full tread when walking stairs. Avoid stepping to the very end of the tread as it interrupts balance

19. 19 Stairway Safety UNSAFE PRACTICES Make certain when you are descending a stairway that you lift your foot clear of the upward tread so that you do not catch your heel on the tread as you descend Some exterior slip resistant treads can actually become a hazard if you do not lift your heel to clear the tread properly

20. 20 Stairway Safety Stairway Hazards A common cause of falls while ascending or descending stairs is “stair hopping” Stairs should be ascended or descended one tread at a time and only while using the handrail and power grip technique. Slow and deliberate Take extra precaution when using wet / slick stairs caused by rain, snow/ice buildup or spills

21. 21 Stairway Safety Stairway Hazards Snow and Ice skid resistant footwear traction devices should be removed prior to ascending or descending stairs to reduce possible trip hazards

22. 22 Stairway Safety Common Causes of Stairway Accidents Complacency Being distracted Rushed or in a hurry Failure to use handrail Failure to use Power Grip Lacking three points of contact Losing awareness of hand or foot position A combination of any of the above

23. 23 Stairway Safety Common Causes of Stairway Accidents Failure to Perceive Risk Failing to perceive risk can lead to poor decision-making which can lead to accidents and injury When we engage in “at risk” behavior and suffer no consequences it reinforces the risky behavior The risky behavior then becomes habit and is no longer subconsciously viewed as a risk

24. 24 Stairway Safety SAFETY TIPS Three Points of Contact This means having two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand in contact with the steps or handrail at all times While this method is not always practical, such as when carrying an object up or down stairs, utilizing this simple three-point contact practice whenever possible will go a long way toward preventing accidents

25. 25 Stairway Safety SAFETY TIPS Look and Plan Ahead Observe the walkway a few steps in advance of your location When obstacles are detected in the walkways – remove them Be alert for other slipping and tripping hazards such as mud , grease, etc.

26. 26 Stairway Safety SAFETY TIPS Check Footwear Often Employees should check their boots for adequate traction on a regular basis Footwear should be chosen that affords the maximum amount of traction possible Consider the hazards likely to be encountered on the job

27. 27 Stairway Safety CONCLUSION Stairs are Tools, Just Like Ladders One of the most important things you can do before ascending or descending stairs is to STOP & THINK about the task you’re about to do, focus on foot placement, keeping in mind to go slow and watch where and how you place your feet on the stair tread. Holding on to the handrail gives you points of contact and balance at all times

28. 28 Stairway Safety CONCLUSION Other Tips: Check the steps / stairway for at risk conditions prior to use If the steps are located outside, be extremely careful of slick surfaces. Never run up or down stairs Use the power grip when descending Focus on the task, up and down stairs safely, not conversations or other distractions that may be present

29. 29 Stairway Safety CONCLUSION Other Tips: Always look at your foot placement. Use the entire tread surface and keep the pace slow and deliberate. One step at a time Use three points of contact whenever possible Only one employee on the stairway at a time Get help if needed to carry something up or down stairs

30. 30 Stairway Safety Change Your Perception Stairways are all around us and we use them daily Just a small change in perception of the risks can save you from becoming another accident statistic STOP & THINK BEFORE YOU STEP!