Slips, Trips, and Falls Checklist

Each year thousands of people are inured as a result of slip and fall incidents. Slip and fall injuries occur for many reasons. However, you can reduce the likelihood of a slip and fall incident. The following list is a tool to assist you with your premises evaluations.

Exterior

• Parking lot is in good repair.
• Curbs are flush with sidewalks.
• Sidewalks are level and obstruction free.
• Water drains away from sidewalks/parking areas.
• Sidewalks and parking areas are well illuminated.
• Changes in exterior surface levels/elevations are marked.
• Snow and ice removed; surfaces treated (seasonal only).
• Stairsteps have a non-slip surface.
• Stairwells are illuminated, clean, and unobstructed.
• Handrails are present, tight, and in good condition.

Interior

• Public areas are clean, well illuminated, and unobstructed.
• Carpeting is tight, smooth, and free of tears and rips.
• Doormats are flat, slip-resistant, and clean.
• Mats absorb tracked-in moisture.
• Stairwells are illuminated, clean, and unobstructed.
• Handrails are present, tight, and in good condition.
• Changes in interior floor level elevation are marked.
• Emergency lighting is operational.
• Emergency phone numbers clearly are posted.
• Trash is regularly removed.

General

• Make regular surveys of the property.
• Follow up promptly on items needing corrective action.
• Record completed work.
• Train staff to identify, mark, and report potential hazards for prompt follow up.
• Train staff to contact emergency phone numbers and to assist injured parties.