Environmental Health and Safety - Slips & Falls

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Slips, Trips, & Falls

 

Click to view the WKU Slips, Trips, & Falls handout

 

Slips & trips have accounted for approximately 40% of WKU's lost time and restricted duty injuries, and represent up to 45% of WKU's total Workers' Compensation costs.

Slips & trips are the most common type of accident resulting in injury for WKU employees in Academic and Research departments.

If you notice a slip or trip hazard, you can:

• Correct the hazard
• Report it to your supervisor
• Submit a Work Order Request, or
• Submit a Safety Concern Report on the EH&S website