Learners should be able to discuss when and why falls occur. A possible way to lead the discussion would be to have the learners identify situations where falls may occur: Suggested responses include:

• working on an elevated platform such as in theatre rigging,
• using ladders to change light bulbs,
• placing posters on the walls,
• painting homes, and
• unloading packages from the back of a panel truck.

Ask learners to identify some situations that could cause falls, such as:

• slipping on ice or oil,
• forgetting to hold on to a support when we are on a ladder, tree or a scaffold,
• trying to reach too far away from the ladder or scaffold, and
• poor visibility.

Have learners identify ways to help prevent falls from heights such as:

• using fall protection,
• asking for "hands-on" training about safe procedures for working at heights, and
• using adequate equipment to reach heights.

Have learners identify methods that can help prevent slips and trips such as:

• cleaning up spills,
• putting salt or sand on ice,
• wearing shoes with good traction,
• wearing proper footwear for the kind of work you are doing,
• cleaning up after a lab exercise, a project in the tech lab or at work,
• returning all the tools and equipment to their proper storage area, and
• keeping floors and aisleways clear.