Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls For Retail Each year, over 1 million people end up in emergency rooms because of slips, trips, and falls on surface levels. Many of these injuries are serious, including broken bones, twisted ankles and knees, muscle strains, cuts and head injuries. And some of these injuries are even fatal; an estimated 2,129 people died in 1998 due to slips and falls. Program Description: CLMI’s Blueprints® two program, Preventing Slips, Trips, & Falls for Retail, addresses the specific needs of the retail industry. The program provides detailed information about how to create a safe environment for both employees and customers. Program Highlights: · The Mechanics of Slips, Trips, and Falls · Causes of Slips, Trips, and Falls · Identifying Areas Slips, Trips, and Falls May Occur · Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls · Other Preventative Measures · Responding to Accidents Specific Areas Discussed: · Parking Lots and Sidewalks · Entrances · Receiving Areas · Aisles With Products That Can Leak, Break, or Spill · Food or Beverage Service Areas · Back Rooms Where Products are Delivered or Moved · Displays, Stocking and End-Capping Procedures · Restrooms Each Program Includes: · Video (approximately 17 minutes) · Instructor’s Guide · Employee Handout