Fall Prevention Checklist

Use the Fall Prevention Checklist to identify potential hazards across walkways, ramps, etc. to minimize the risk of falls in line with US NFSI standard.

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Fall Prevention Checklist

Steps And Stairs

Escalators

Restrooms

Floor Cleaning/Spill Control

Mats And Grates

Contrast/Visibility

Warnings And Barricades

Outdoor Walkways

Parking Lots And Curbs

Ramps

Building Entrances

Indoor Walkways

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Fall Prevention Checklist

Use the Fall Prevention Checklist to identify potential hazards across walkways, ramps, etc. to minimize the risk of falls in line with US NFSI standard.

1. Are steps of uniform height and do not vary by more than 3/8" between each step?

2. Are stair treads of adequate width and depth?

3. Are handrails provided on at least one side of the stairway?

4. Are handrails properly secured to the sidewall, stable, clean, and easy to grip?

5. Are handrails installed in accordance with ADA requirements?

6. Do stair landings, steps, and step nosings have a slip-resistant (High-Traction) surface?

7. Are stairways and landings well-lighted?

8. Are step nosings of a contrasting color to the tread?

9. Do doors not open over stairways, steps, or single steps?

10. Are stairs dry, clean, and free of clutter?

11. Do employees avoid carrying items on the stairs that may affect their balance, and view, or prevent them from holding the handrail?

1. Is the handrail clean and easy to grip?

2. Are escalator safety procedures posted at every escalator?

3. Are step nosings marked in bright yellow?

4. Is there under-step lighting at the top and bottom landings to provide a visual indicator of the start and end of the escalator ride?

5. Are sidewalls made of low-friction material so shoes won't stick, and are the steps and the comb plate in good repair?

6. Are emergency shutoff buttons located at the top and bottom of every escalator? Is use prevented by barricading the escalator when not in service?

7. Is the side clearance between the step and sidewall no more than 3/16"?

8. Are sensory devices installed that detect foreign objects and shut off the escalator automatically? Are escalators never used when inoperative?

1. Is signage provided identifying restroom locations?

2. Do restroom walkways have a slip-resistant (High-Traction) surface?

3. Are walkways maintained in a dry condition?

4. Are walkways maintained using an NFSI-certified floor cleaner and/or treatment?

5. Is the paper towel dispenser located over sinks to prevent dripping water?

6. Is a trash receptacle located near the paper towel dispenser?

7. Are single-entrance restrooms closed or barricaded during mopping?

8. Are buckets, mops, brooms, etc., kept out of pedestrian pathways?

1. Once identified, do employees stay with the spill until it can be removed?

2. Are small, contained spills removed using paper towels (and not a mop and bucket) to avoid expanding the wet hazard area?

3. Are floors avoided from being mopped during high-traffic periods?

4. Is there a documented, functioning housekeeping program in place?

5. Is a cleaning log maintained, noting products used, surfaces cleaned, and when and by whom tasks were performed? Are cleaning procedures followed?

6. Is end-of-day cleaning of walkways done using an NFSI-certified floor cleaner or treatment?

7. Are cleaning product label instructions followed as directed?

8. Are workers trained on proper cleaning procedures and consistent levels of product usage?

9. Are caution signs and spill control kits available for quick application?

10. Are workers trained to post a caution sign at the hazard location, clean up spills quickly, dry the floor, and remove signage once the area is dry?

11. Are slip, trip, or fall incidents reported, documented, and reviewed to determine how to prevent recurrence?

12. Are cleaning materials stored or disposed of properly?

13. Are workers trained in slip, trip, and fall prevention?

14. Are products stored properly in appropriate areas?

15. Are sink drains clear and free-flowing?

16. Is garbage or debris removed quickly and stored safely?

1. Are mats, grates, or carpet walk-off tile used to control the migration of soil and liquids at all building entrances or other high-slip-risk locations?

2. Are mats regularly inspected for buckling, rippling, curling, or other defects? Are damaged or defective mats removed?

3. Do entrance mats comply with the NFSI B101.6 standard?

4. Are floor mats High-Traction as tested per the NFSI 101C test method?

5. Are entry mats cleaned regularly? Is the flooring beneath the mats kept dry at all times? Are mats avoided from being laid over a wet surface?

6. Is there a supply of spare mats and runners on hand to ensure quick replacement?

7. Do mats have slip-resistant (High-Traction) backing or are they otherwise secured to prevent sliding/migration?

8. Are grate openings small enough so that a shoe heel will not catch?

1. Are light fixtures clean to improve visibility?

2. Are contrasting colors used between walls and flooring to warn of physical hazards and mark obstructions?

3. Are transitions between surfaces clearly marked?

4. Are mirrors used to improve sightlines in blind corners?

5. Is the carpet design installed in walkways simple and non-geometric to reduce distraction?

6. Are emergency or backup lighting systems in good repair?

7. Are burned-out light bulbs replaced quickly?

1. Are Wet Floor or Caution signs posted in all areas leading to and in advance of a wet floor hazard?

2. Are caution signs at least 28” tall and visible from 360 degrees?

3. Are caution signs immediately removed when the floor is dry? Are caution signs not posted when floors are dry?

4. Are all physical hazards (e.g., cracks, holes, drop-offs) including inclines, drop-offs, and temporary walkways marked with yellow slip-resistant tape or paint until repairs can be made?

5. Are walkway elevations measuring ¼” or greater identified with contrasting-colored markings? Are elevations equal to or greater than ½” beveled?

1. Are the walkways firm, level, and slip-resistant (High-Traction)?

2. Are the walkways free of chips, cracks, holes, slippery deposits, or changes in elevation greater than ¼ inch?

3. Are the walkways sloped at 2% for proper drainage?

4. Are pedestrian pathways through landscaping clearly identified, and has fallen debris been removed?

5. Are un-level paving stones or rocks avoided?

6. Are the walkways properly illuminated?

7. Are the walkways free of debris and obstructions?

8. Are deicing compounds, salt, and/or sand used to prevent icing? Do drainage downspouts avoid discharging water onto walkways?

9. Are the walkways slip-resistant (High-Traction) under expected environmental conditions?

10. Are the walkways free of surface contaminants?

11. Are manhole covers, trench covers, grates, and other walking surface hardware slip-resistant (High-Traction) and designed so shoes or rolling equipment won't get caught?

12. Are slight changes in elevation clearly identifiable?

13. Are protective guardrails provided when the walkway is elevated and adjacent to a lower walkway?

1. Is adequate lighting provided?

2. Are the walkways level and free from cracks, holes, or slippery deposits (e.g., automotive fluids)?