In the article, “Clearing up the Confusion Surrounding Fall Protection” by Mark H. Stromme, the author discusses fall protection for employees as a serious safety concern that employers must deal with daily.  There are different requirements for fall protection based on the industry and work environment workers will be in.  The author suggests several types of equipment that can be utilized to keep workers safe such as ladders, slip resistant floors, guardrails and handrails.  It is also suggested that work environments are kept clear of tools, debris and other objects that may become hazardous to workers.  In construction areas, the author suggests providing proper personal fall equipment to the individual worker.

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Stairs can be a slipping hazard in many environments.  Stairs can become slippery with water, chemicals, grease and oil and create a hazard to pedestrians.  Stairs can also become a slip and fall danger when they become worn and old.

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Floor scales are essential in food and beverage plants for weighing products being produced or shipped.  Many times, floor scales will be utilized to weigh ingredients before being mixed to create products.  Forklifts and carts struggle to maintain grip on floor scale plates and can waste valuable products.

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Steel grate can be used in a variety of applications throughout industrial environments such as automotive plants and steel mills, among others.  Steel grate provides an open bar structure that allows for draining slippery elements that are prominent, including grease and oil.  The steel surface is able to withstand contact with heavy equipment and other materials that require a high strength to weight ratio.

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In “Worker Deaths on the Rise in 2010” by Martha Yoder, the author writes about a recent rise in worker accidents in the workplace in Michigan.  From January to August, there was a rise of eight more incidents versus the same time period last year. Two of the incidents sited were slip and fall accidents.

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In “A Dry Dock is a Safe Dock” by Michael Brittingham in EHS today, the author discuss the dangers that loading docks have on workers.  Some of these dangers include trucks and trailers driving quickly, large sudden drops and slip and fall accidents on oily and wet loading dock floors.  Twenty five percent of work place accidents occur on loading docks with thirty four percent of those accidents reported as being slip and fall incidents.

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In “Understanding Influences on Risks: a Four-Part Model” by Terry L. Mathis and Shawn M. Galloway, the authors discuss a four-part model that effectively improves safety in organizations called the Risk Taking Influences Model. This model measures the influences of risk in the workplace that may cause hazards or injuries to workers.  By categorizing workers answers to “why” these risks are taking place, the model helps discover the reason for the risk. 

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Non-slip steel floor plates are extremely durable and long-lasting material that can be used in a variety of conditions to help prevent slip and fall incidents.  SlipNOT^® non-slip steel floor plates have an unmatched surface hardness and bond strength providing slip resistance even when installed in extreme conditions with oil, water, grease and other slippery substances.  

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According to the article “Eight Ways to Create a Broken Safety Culture” in EHS today, many industrial leaders know the importance of safety in the workplace but ignore simple practices that create a safe work environment therefore creating a broken safety environment.  Some practices that create a broken safety environment include ignoring exposures, focusing on injuries and ignoring safety issues until a serious injury happens.

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In an article by Tom Raley on www.ehow.com titled “OSHA Safety regulations for Stairs and Handrails”, guidelines on the Occupational Safety & Health Administration regulations on safety stairs, stair railings and handrails are reviewed.  Stairs can be hazardous, these guidelines help transform dangerous slippery stairs into safety stairs.

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