PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS

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Across
  1. 1. Keep ________ in good condition
  2. 4. Cover _______ that cross the hallway
  3. 5. Wearing comfortable and properly fitted _________ can prevent falls
  4. 6. ________ mats, rugs, and carpets that do not lay flat
  5. 8. Keep floors ________ and debris swept up
  6. 10. _______ happen when. person loses balance and collapses
  7. 11. Clean up spills ____________
  8. 13. Have a __________ handy in case you enter a room with little or no lighting
  9. 16. Mark ________ and wet areas
Down
  1. 2. Ensure views are not ____________
  2. 3. Falls are 100% ___________
  3. 4. Keep the filing cabinet or storage drawers
  4. 6. _____________ happen when when there is too little friction or traction between the footwear and the walking surface
  5. 7. Good __________ is the first and most important (fundamental) level of preventing falls due to slips and trips
  6. 9. Ensure that _______ are safely positioned
  7. 12. ________ happen when your foot collides (strikes, hits) an object causing you to lose balance, and eventually fall
  8. 14. There are many _________ that can result in slips trips, and falls
  9. 15. Pay attention when ____________ and do not rush