Course

Walking and Working Surface Safety Training 2021

Ended Jun 30, 2021

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Full course description

Course Introduction

This course is to train IU staff working on campus to recognize and avoid unsafe walking and working surfaces. This Program is intended to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards contained in 29 CFR 1910.21, 22, and 23.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the module, you will be able to:

  • Safely navigate working surfaces to avoid injury.
  • Identify walking surfaces that provide a threat of slipping and/or falling.
  • Understand techniques to avoid injury in these situations.

Module Topics Include

  • Supervisor and employee responsibilities
  • Cost of slips, trips and falls
  • Types of slips
  • Causes of slips
  • Causes of trips and missteps
  • Conditions increasing risk of slips and trips
  • Preventing slips, trips and falls
  • Safe walking practices
  • Proper footwear
  • Falling properly

Course Creator 

IU Environmental Health and Safety

 
Length: 14 minutes
 
Department: 
IU Environmental Health and Safety
 
Credit: Certificate
 
Audience: All IU employees working on campus