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Geauga Record
Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio
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Falls are the leading cause of industrial injuries in Ohio factories, not machinery. The Division of Safety and Hygiene lists key causes like tripping, ladder falls, and slippery surfaces, with prevention tips such as good housekeeping and using safety equipment. By Polly Young, Youngstown, Ohio.
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Actually the most common cause is none of these. Falls, which occur much more frequently in Ohio factories, are the chief culprit. Except for traffic accidents, falls are the principal cause of injuries.
Polly Young
The Division of Safety and Hygiene of the Industrial Commission of Ohio has listed the major causes of falls and how to prevent them.
TRIPPING OVER OBSTACLES: Maintain good housekeeping.
FALLS FROM LADDERS: Avoid defective ladders; use safety feet: foot of ladder should be 1/4 of height from base of wall.
FALLS FROM ELEVATED LOCATIONS: Use safety belt and tieline.
FALLS FROM SCAFFOLDS: All scaffolds should have hand rails and toe boards and be securely mounted.
SLIPPERY SURFACES: Avoid oil spills; use special care when slippery surface is unavoidable.
UNSAFE SUBSTITUTES FOR LADDERS: Use a ladder instead of boxes, chairs, open drawers, etc.
On the job and at home always be alert to falling hazards. Remember, the falls don't hurt it's the sudden stop!
Youngstown. OHIO
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The article explains that falls are the most common cause of industrial injuries in Ohio factories, surpassing machinery accidents. It lists major causes of falls and prevention methods from the Division of Safety and Hygiene of the Industrial Commission of Ohio, emphasizing alertness to hazards both at work and home.