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Provide slip resistant flooring
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Design work/activity systems to avoid presence of fall risks (attention to environments, equipment, layouts, tasks and people)
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Cover outside walkways to keep off rain, snow, ice, leaves
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Design walkways to exclude trip hazards
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Plan pedestrian routes to allow sufficient space between individuals
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Separate pedestrians from moving machinery and vehicles
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Provide sufficient, convenient space for storage
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Avoid need for walking/standing on surfaces that move unpredictably
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Install adequate lighting
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Design and select environment features to facilitate cleaning and maintenance
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Design and select environment features for durability and resistance to damage
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Provide education and awareness raising of fall risks and fall consequences
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Perform fall risk assessments and implement controls
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Organise sustainable housekeeping procedures for inspection, cleaning and maintenance
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Manage fall risks introduced during installation, cleaning and maintenance
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Provide warning signs for slip hazards
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Mark trip hazards
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Encourage use of lighting
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Discourage carrying of awkward, heavy loads
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Avoid creating circumstances that encourage rushing
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Implement risk management protocols for inclement weather
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Implement risk management protocols for individuals at increased risk of falling
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Encourage use of suitable footwear
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Encourage use of suitable clothing, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Encourage eye tests and appropriate use of spectacles
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Encourage exercise for strength, coordination and balance
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Adopt occupational health protocols to minimise fall risk from prescribed medication
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Consider fall risk arising from shiftworking
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