Human Factors Leading to Slip Trip and Fall (STF) Health and physical condition can impair a person’s vision, judgment, and balance. - Eyesight, visual perception - Age - Physical state, fatigue - Stress, illness -Medications, alcohol, drug Behaviours – actions you choose and control can contribute to a slip, trip, and fall injury if you set yourself up for one. Carrying or moving cumbersome objects, or too many objects, that obstruct your view impair your balance and prevent you from holding onto handrails Poor housekeeping (allowing clutter to accumulate, not maintaining clean dry floors, etc.) Using improper cleaning methods (e.g., incorrectly using wax or polish; or trying to clean up grease spill with water) Not using signage when slip or trip hazards exist Inattentive Behavior: walking, distractions (e.g., using cell phone, talking and not watching where you’re going, etc.) Taking shortcuts; not using walkways or designated, cleared pathways; being in a hurry, rushing around
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