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Mining Publication: Don't Slip Up!
Keywords: Falls from heights Musculoskeletal injuries Slips and trips
This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Contact NIOSH Mining if you need an accessible version.
Original creation date: March 2017
Authors: JP Pollard
Non-Peer Reviewed Journal Article - March 2017
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20050173
Coal Zoom 2017 Mar; :10241
An updated version of this infographic published by NIOSH is now available.
Slips, trips, and falls are prevalent in all types of mining operations. No specific guidelines or regulations are provided by the Mine Safety and Health Administration for the use of inclined grated metal walkways in mining plants. Mining companies may be using walkway materials that do not provide sufficient friction, contributing to slip and fall injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducted a research study to determine the slip potential for three different types of grated metal walkways during walking in diverse conditions. The number of slips increased when the inclination angle reached 10° and above. Of all materials tested, the diamond weave grating was found to have the best performance at all inclines when contaminated or dry. A high number of slips occurred for the perforated grating and serrated bar grating at 20° when contaminated. Results of this study suggest that the diamond weave grating provides significantly better slip protection compared to serrated bar and perforated gratings, especially at inclines greater than 10°. This infographic presents recommendations for preventing slips and falls when working on inclined surfaces.
For further information on this research study, please read Slip Potential for Commonly Used Inclined Grated Metal Walkways.
Also, try ErgoMine to help identify hazards in your workplace. ErgoMine is a mobile ergonomics audit for mining that can be used to audit your mining facility. Read more about ErgoMine and download the app.
Image of Don't Slip Up! infographicNon-Peer Reviewed Journal Article - March 2017
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20050173
Coal Zoom 2017 Mar; :10241
See Also
Age Awareness Training for Miners
Burden Associated with Nonfatal Slip and Fall Injuries in the Surface Stone, Sand, and Gravel Mining Industry
Contributing Factors to Slip, Trip, and Fall Fatalities at Surface Coal and Metal/Nonmetal Mines
Ergonomics: Beyond Compliance
Investigation of a Slip/Fall Accident
Musculoskeletal Stress on Miners Performing Roof Screening Operations
Reducing Low Back Pain and Disability in Mining
Slip Potential for Commonly Used Inclined Grated Metal Walkways
Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazard Identification, Investigation, and Remediation at Surface Mining Facilities
Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention for Mining
Visual Performance for Trip Hazard Detection When Using Incandescent and LED Miner Cap Lamps
Page last reviewed: December 23, 2020
Page last updated: December 23, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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