Occupational health and safety: Movement disruption accidents

In the field of occupational health and safety, accidents caused by movement disruptions are often underestimated. As a result, their prevention is neglected in many companies. These accidents include:

• Slipping on a wet floor, staircases, etc.
• Tripping over an object left on the floor or in a cluttered area.
• A false movement due to clumsiness.
• Getting a body part caught in a hatch, door, etc.

 

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How can these accidents be prevented?

 

The best way to prevent such accidents is through proactive prevention. This can include:

1. Training employees on safe movement practices.
2. Providing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as:
   • Non-slip shoes to minimize the risk of slipping.

 

First and foremost, a comprehensive analysis of risk factors must be conducted to:

• Identify hazards.
• Eliminate causes at their source.

 

This is key to ensuring occupational health and safety in the workplace.

 

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The role of SSTL

 

SSTL (Sécurité et Santé au Travail Luxembourg), as an external prevention service:

• Assists employers and designated workers.
• Conducts audits to identify risks.
• Provides tailored solutions based on your specific needs.

 

Feel free to contact us for more information!