It is easy to prevent falling accidents. Employees should always follow good housekeeping practices and pay attention to their environment to avoid slips and falls.

In addition, employees should follow these guidelines:

• Turn on office lights. Ensure that passageways are adequately lighted.
• Avoid horseplay.
• Avoid unnecessary haste. Do not run in work areas.
• Use ladders or step-stools to reach high places.
• Never climb onto a chair, drawer, or shelves.
• Never stand on the top step of a ladder.
• Keep hallways and stairwells neat and free of obstacles.
• Remove items that may pose a potential slipping hazard.
• Clean up spills as soon as they occur.
• Never obstruct your view when walking.
• Do not wear clothing that is too long or shoes that have slippery heels or soles.
• Hold the handrail when using stairs.
• Be careful when walking on wet surfaces or when entering a building while wearing wet shoes.
• Report uneven surfaces, such as loose or missing floor tiles, to Facilities for repair.
• Arrange office furnishings in a manner that provides unobstructed areas for movement.
• Keep stairs, steps, flooring, and carpeting well maintained.
• Ensure that glass doors have some type of marking to keep people from walking through them.
• Clearly mark any difference in floor level that could cause an accident.
• Secure throw rugs and mats to prevent slipping hazards.
• Do not place wastebaskets or other objects in walkways.