title = "Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention"

content = """
Slips, trips, and falls on the same level are among the most frequent causes of lost-time injuries
in metal manufacturing facilities. At Ridgecrest Metalworks, the floor environment presents multiple
hazards: cutting fluid leaks from machine sumps, coolant mist condensation, metal chips and swarf
accumulation, hydraulic oil seepage, and electrical cords and hoses routed across walking surfaces.

Slip Hazard Controls:
Machine sumps and coolant systems are equipped with drip trays and chip guards to contain fluid within
the machine envelope. Known wet areas (coolant splash zones, quench tank surroundings, wash station
areas) are covered with slip-resistant grating, anti-fatigue mats, and drainage channels. Spill
cleanup must be immediate; each work area has a spill kit accessible within 30 feet. If a spill cannot
be cleaned immediately, it must be barricaded and prominently marked until it can be addressed.

Floor surfaces in the machining center and assembly area are coated with anti-slip epoxy that is
inspected annually and refinished when wear patterns reduce slip resistance. The quench area features
non-slip stainless grating.

Trip Hazard Controls:
All aisle and walkway areas must be kept clear of materials, equipment, and obstructions at all times.
Hoses, electrical cords, and air lines that must cross walkways must be routed through overhead drops
or protected cable covers permanently mounted flush with the floor. Protruding floor anchors, drain
frames, and floor markings are required to be low-profile; any raised edge over 1/4 inch must be
beveled or repaired.

Material stacking must not encroach on marked aisle widths. Minimum aisle widths are 44 inches for
pedestrian-only areas and 8 feet for shared pedestrian/forklift aisles.

Footwear and Personal Controls:
Safety footwear with slip-resistant soles is required throughout the facility (included in the
minimum PPE requirement). Torn or worn-out soles must be replaced. Employees should never run on
the production floor.

Lighting:
Adequate lighting is essential for identifying ground-level hazards. Minimum illuminance levels are
maintained at 30 foot-candles in general production areas and 50 foot-candles at precision workstations.
Burned-out or flickering lights must be reported to maintenance for same-day replacement.
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