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Risk Management
November Tip of the Month
Walking Can Be a Painful Experience
Each year, about 300 DPS employees are injured while walking. These injuries cost the district about $1 million each year. About 75%, or $750,000, is spent on injuries due to just slips, trips and falls.
Be a Watchful Walker
Here's what you can do to prevent slips, trips and falls:
PAY ATTENTION TO THE PATH IN FRONT OF YOU
- Watch for wet surfaces, especially inside building entrances, in bathrooms and cafeterias, and by drinking fountains and sinks.
- Don't read or otherwise distract yourself while walking.
- Avoid walking on ice and snow whenever possible. Wear appropriate footwear in winter weather.
- Walk around hazards.
DON'T HURRY
- Moving too fast increases your chance of missing a step. Also, you may not see a hazard in time to avoid it.
USE THE HANDRAIL ON STAIRS
- Use the handrail on bus steps, too.
- Don't run up or down stairs.
- Watch for wet surfaces or objects on stairs.
- Watch for irregular or uneven step heights.
DON'T CARRY LOADS THAT BLOCK YOUR VIEW