Floors, stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and areas above equipment and machines workers must access are considered walking and working surfaces. These surfaces are notorious for creating and sometimes concealing slip, trip, and fall (STF) hazards. Use this Workplan to help you recognize, address and prevent slip, trip, and fall hazards and related injuries.

3 Step Workplan for Walking and Working Surfaces

Step 1: Hazard Identification

The following are some of the more common walking and working surface conditions that contribute to slips, trips, and falls.

• Moving or sliding of rugs, mats or ladders.
• Cables, cords and wires, air hoses, conduit and pipes, […]

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