Spills and obstructions
Spills are also a major cause of accidents in the workplace.
If you spill it, clean it up.
If you did not spill it, still clean it up. Find out who did it and remind the person that the spill could have caused an accident.
Major spills from large drums of liquid, overflows, etc. may need more than one person to clean up.
Check what type of spill it is by reading the instructions on the container.
Use safety equipment – gloves, mask and goggles, if necessary.
Ask someone else to help for two reasons. Firstly, it will be cleaned up more quickly, and secondly, you will have someone with you in case you need help. In this way the danger may be removed quickly.
Place a ‘slippery floor’ sign at the place of the spill.
Let other staff or customers know that the floor is wet and slippery.