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Slip Trip And Fall Prevention Floor Audit

A systematic walkthrough inspection of all industrial floors, walkways, and egress paths to identify slip, trip, and fall hazards. This SOP ensures compliance with WorkSafeBC and CSA Z432—reduce incident risk before it costs a shift.

Estimated Time

30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Regulation

WorkSafeBC / CSA Z432

Version

1.0

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Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to define a repeatable, objective floor audit process that proactively identifies slip, trip, and fall hazards before they cause injury or regulatory non-compliance. This procedure helps maintain clean, dry, unobstructed walking surfaces across all production, storage, and traffic areas.

Scope

This procedure applies to all indoor and outdoor pedestrian walkways, loading docks, stairwells, ramps, and production floors within the facility. It covers areas accessible to employees, contractors, and visitors. Audits are to be performed weekly, after any spill or maintenance event, and following shift changes that may introduce new trip hazards.

Safety Precautions

FALLWear steel-toed boots with slip-resistant soles. Use guardrails and personal fall protection when inspecting elevated walkways or mezzanines.
SPILLPre-wet any identified spill immediately with absorbent. If liquid is corrosive, consult SDS and use appropriate neutralizer before audit continues.
LOTOLockout any equipment that could move or release fluids during inspection. Post temporary barriers for areas under repair.
PPEMinimum: safety glasses, high-vis vest, steel-toed boots. Gloves required when handling debris or sharp objects.

Required Tools & Materials

Floor audit checklist (printable or SafeDesk digital form)
Flashlight / headlamp for low-light areas
Measuring tape (to document crack width, threshold heights)
Camera or smartphone for photo documentation
Marking chalk or safety cones for hazard isolation
Moisture meter (optional, for wet spots)

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Procedure: Step-by-Step

1 Prepare the area. Notify supervisors of the audit window. Clear the zone of ongoing work and machinery movement. Post temporary signage: "Floor inspection in progress – watch your step."

2 Inspect for surface damage. Walk every aisle and work cell. Look for cracks wider than 6 mm, holes, worn or peeling coatings, loose floor tiles, raised expansion joints, and uneven transitions between materials.

3 Check for liquid contaminants. Scan for water, oil, grease, coolant, or cleaning residue. Use a moisture meter on porous surfaces. Mark any wet area and assign a cleaning ticket.

4 Evaluate trip hazards. Look for trailing cables, air hoses, loose rugs, debris, low door thresholds (over 10 mm), raised floor plates, and any object protruding into the walkway. Measure with tape and note location.

5 Measure slip resistance. For wet or oily spots, perform a visual friction test (heel-toe slide) or use a tribometer. Document coefficient of friction values. Anything below 0.4 on wet surface requires immediate remediation.

6 Document findings. Photograph each hazard with a reference marker (e.g., chalk arrow). Record exact location (zone, aisle, coordinates), hazard type, and severity (low/medium/high). Use the SafeDesk digital form or paper checklist.

7 Assign corrective actions. For each hazard: immediate temporary guard (cones/tape), scheduled repair date, cleaning rotation adjustment, or permanent remediation (e.g., anti-slip flooring). Set a follow-up inspection within 30 days.

8 Complete audit report. Compile photos, measurements, and corrective actions into a single report. Upload to SafeDesk (or place in binder). Notify safety committee. Archive report per retention policy (minimum 5 years).

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