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Citation

Bentley TA, Haslam RA. Appl. Ergon. 2001; 32(2): 127-134.

Affiliation

Health and Safety Ergonomics Unit, Department of Human Sciences, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11277504

Abstract

Risk factors for slip, trip and fall accidents (STFA) during the delivery of mail were identified using a range of accident-centred and accident-independent methods. Key factors included slippery underfoot conditions, non-weather related environmental hazards (e.g., uneven paving, steps, inadequate lighting), poor slip resistance from footwear, unsafe working practices, management safety practices, and underlying organisational influences. Intervention measures were recommended that target STFA risks at three levels: slip resistance, exposure to hazardous conditions, and employee behaviour in the face of hazardous conditions. The use of a participative approach to intervention selection and design enabled allowance for the organisational context to be made.


Language: en

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