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Accident & Incident Investigation SS1023AE (16 Min.)
Description
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a worker is injured on the job every 5 seconds. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost industry over $175 billion annually. The immediate cause of incidents is usually obvious. But unless the true root cause(s) are identified and corrected, the probability of a similar type incident occurring is high. A properly conducted Incident Investigation is one of the most effective tools and an essential component of all successful incident prevention programs. Incident Investigation program uses broadcast quality images and graphics to capture the audience's attention and communicate in a clear and concise fashion the purpose and importance of Incident Investigation, the skills and techniques required to conduct an effective investigation, how to identify the true root causes of an incident and develop corrective actions, and the importance of communication and follow up. Topics covered include: Taking immediate action at the scene of the incident, Gathering facts and information, How to take effective pictures and document an incident scene, Techniques for interviewing witnesses, Methods for analyzing the facts and information gathered, Developing corrective actions, Implementation and communication, and The importance of follow up. When an incident occurs in the workplace something happened that shouldn't have, or didn't happen that should have. A proper Incident Investigation will answer why and enable you to prevent its recurrence in the future. This program provides the content and tools necessary to effectively train your managers, supervisors, safety committee members and other employees to conduct a proper Incident Investigation.
Accident & Incident Investigation SS1023AS (16 Min.) Spanish
Description
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a worker is injured on the job every 5 seconds. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost industry over $175 billion annually. The immediate cause of incidents is usually obvious. But unless the true root cause(s) are identified and corrected, the probability of a similar type incident occurring is high. A properly conducted Incident Investigation is one of the most effective tools and an essential component of all successful incident prevention programs. Incident Investigation program uses broadcast quality images and graphics to capture the audience's attention and communicate in a clear and concise fashion the purpose and importance of Incident Investigation, the skills and techniques required to conduct an effective investigation, how to identify the true root causes of an incident and develop corrective actions, and the importance of communication and follow up. Topics covered include: Taking immediate action at the scene of the incident, Gathering facts and information, How to take effective pictures and document an incident scene, Techniques for interviewing witnesses, Methods for analyzing the facts and information gathered, Developing corrective actions, Implementation and communication, and The importance of follow up. When an incident occurs in the workplace something happened that shouldn't have, or didn't happen that should have. A proper Incident Investigation will answer why and enable you to prevent its recurrence in the future. This program provides the content and tools necessary to effectively train your managers, supervisors, safety committee members and other employees to conduct a proper Incident Investigation.
Accidents Aren't Just One of Those Things - E4576E (11 mins.)
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With 20 years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic, Martin Lesperance has treated thousands of injuries and medical emergencies that have resulted from the poor choices and decisions people make every day. As a best-selling author and popular safety speaker, Martin takes his experiences and molds them into entertaining and thought-provoking safety presentations. In this program, Martin addresses many important safety issues that all employees need to hear.
Accidents Aren't Just One of Those Things - E4576S (11 mins.) Spanish
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With 20 years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic, Martin Lesperance has treated thousands of injuries and medical emergencies that have resulted from the poor choices and decisions people make every day. As a best-selling author and popular safety speaker, Martin takes his experiences and molds them into entertaining and thought-provoking safety presentations. In this program, Martin addresses many important safety issues that all employees need to hear.
An Extra Effort For Safety Sake: Safety Behavior â SS1065IE (15 min.)
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If safety is so important, why do accidents and injuries continue to occur? Government statistics estimate 5.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses occur annually with associated costs over $170 billion. This dynamic new program addresses a complex issue with a light touch and an important message. Everyone is responsible and accountable for safety. Whether a new employee, 20-year veteran, or plant manager, this program is ideal for everyone at your site. An Extra Effort for Safety Sake addresses the importance of safety, the financial and emotional impact accidents and injuries can have, why safety needs to be a part of every task performed, and best practices to prevent incidents from occurring at your site. Filmed in multiple locations, this program will have a positive and lasting impact on your safety culture and motivate all employees to incorporate safety into every task they perform to help create an accident free work environment.
An Extra Effort For Safety Sake: Safety Behavior â SS1065IS (15 min.) SPANISH
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An Extra Effort For Safety Sake: Safety Behavior-1065I (15 min.)If safety is so important, why do accidents and injuries continue to occur? Government statistics estimate 5.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses occur annually with associated costs over $170 billion. This dynamic new program addresses a complex issue with a light touch and an important message. Everyone is responsible and accountable for safety. Whether a new employee, 20-year veteran, or plant manager, this program is ideal for everyone at your site. An Extra Effort for Safety Sake addresses the importance of safety, the financial and emotional impact accidents and injuries can have, why safety needs to be a part of every task performed, and best practices to prevent incidents from occurring at your site. Filmed in multiple locations, this program will have a positive and lasting impact on your safety culture and motivate all employees to incorporate safety into every task they perform to help create an accident free work environment.
Brian's Story - AP4673E (12 mins)
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Jeff Bell received the phone call that every parent fears. His son Brian, a young man full of potential and promise, had been killed on the job. In this powerful presentation, Jeff Bell introduces his son Brian and takes the audience step by step through the events leading to his death. During his presentation, Jeff, an experienced safety facilitator for a large paper mill, takes every opportunity to explain what is required to prevent such tragedies.
Brian's Story - AP4673S (13 mins) Spanish
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Jeff Bell received the phone call that every parent fears. His son Brian, a young man full of potential and promise, had been killed on the job. In this powerful presentation, Jeff Bell introduces his son Brian and takes the audience step by step through the events leading to his death. During his presentation, Jeff, an experienced safety facilitator for a large paper mill, takes every opportunity to explain what is required to prevent such tragedies.
Evaluating Near Misses To Prevent Accidents â SS1122AE (8 min.)
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Approximately 6 million employees are injured on the job every year. Video emphasizes the importance of taking any near miss seriously. It will show employees the essential role they play in reporting and evaluating near-miss-situations â and in helping their employer take appropriate steps to ensure that accidents that were previously waiting to happen .. never do.
Fall Protection - M260E (12 mins)
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Fall Protection provides the information employees need to work safely when they are off the ground, and satisfies the major training requirements in the OSHA Standard on Fall Protection. Falls are the second leading cause of death each year in the United States (after traffic accidents)! Over 10,000 people are killed every year as a result of fallsâŚand 200,000 to 300,000 people are disabled. Eight-five percent of all falls that occur on the job result in lost work time. Areas covered in the course include the seriousness of fall hazards, types of environments where falls may occur, the fall protection plan, concentrating and keeping a clear head, the importance of housekeeping in preventing falls, measures that can be taken to protect against falls, protective equipment, and more.
Fall Protection - M260S (12 mins) Spanish
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Fall Protection provides the information employees need to work safely when they are off the ground, and satisfies the major training requirements in the OSHA Standard on Fall Protection. Falls are the second leading cause of death each year in the United States (after traffic accidents)! Over 10,000 people are killed every year as a result of fallsâŚand 200,000 to 300,000 people are disabled. Eight-five percent of all falls that occur on the job result in lost work time. Areas covered in the course include the seriousness of fall hazards, types of environments where falls may occur, the fall protection plan, concentrating and keeping a clear head, the importance of housekeeping in preventing falls, measures that can be taken to protect against falls, protective equipment, and more.
Fighting Fatigue in the Workplace - M309E (15 mins)
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Tired people make mistakes. That's why workplace fatigue can significantly increase the likelihood of employees being hurt, even killed, on the job. It also reduces productivity and increases expenses. Each year, fatigue costs U.S. businesses more than $130 billion dollars. But it can be prevented. Topics covered in these products include: What fatigue is and what causes it. The hazards of fatigue. Reducing fatigue in the workplace. How "sleep hygiene" can help. The role of healthy diet and exercise. and more.
I Chose To Look The Other Way: Three Stories Of Workplace Safety - E1418E
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In this dramatic telling of the popular âI Chose To Look The Other Way,â viewers will witness examples of three common scenarios of workers not speaking up about safety. The storylines feature a failure to follow lockout/tagout, an employee neglecting to wear PPE and a worker choosing not to wear fall protection as the primary causes of incidents that result in fatalities; however, your employees will learn that the root cause of each was a reluctance to speak up. They will be convinced that speaking up about unsafe acts is critical in the prevention of workplace injuries. Some of the other safety concerns addressed in the program include supervisors, rushing, habits, shift work and intimidation.
I Chose To Look The Other Way: Three Stories Of Workplace Safety - E1418S SPANISH
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In this dramatic telling of the popular âI Chose To Look The Other Way,â viewers will witness examples of three common scenarios of workers not speaking up about safety. The storylines feature a failure to follow lockout/tagout, an employee neglecting to wear PPE and a worker choosing not to wear fall protection as the primary causes of incidents that result in fatalities; however, your employees will learn that the root cause of each was a reluctance to speak up. They will be convinced that speaking up about unsafe acts is critical in the prevention of workplace injuries. Some of the other safety concerns addressed in the program include supervisors, rushing, habits, shift work and intimidation.
Industrial Cranes & Rigging: Safety Is In Your Hands - SS1026H (15 min.)
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Cranes. Useful tools. Powerful tools. Tools that need to be treated with respect. Why? The reason is simple. Any mistake with a crane, even a small mistake can have serious consequences including property damage, injury or even loss of life. Knowing how to use the equipment properly and following established policies and procedures can help minimize risk. Thatâs what this program is all about, the basics of crane safety.
Industrial Cranes & Rigging: Safety Is In Your Hands - SS1026HS (15 min.) Spanish
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Cranes. Useful tools. Powerful tools. Tools that need to be treated with respect. Why? The reason is simple. Any mistake with a crane, even a small mistake can have serious consequences including property damage, injury or even loss of life. Knowing how to use the equipment properly and following established policies and procedures can help minimize risk. Thatâs what this program is all about, the basics of crane safety.
Ladder Safety - SS8019AS (10 mins) Spanish
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This video deals with the safe way to use stepladders, straight ladders and platform ladders, as well as common hazards associated with improper ladder use. Explains the 4:1 rule when placing straight ladders, the belt buckle rule, 36âł requirement for straight ladders above landings and more. A great program for new or experienced workers.
Ladder Safety â SS8019AE (10 mins)
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This video deals with the safe way to use stepladders, straight ladders and platform ladders, as well as common hazards associated with improper ladder use. Explains the 4:1 rule when placing straight ladders, the belt buckle rule, 36âł requirement for straight ladders above landings and more. A great program for new or experienced workers.
Lockout Tagout Refresher (Employee) - AP4929E
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Lockout/tagout is a procedure that isolates a piece of equipment form its energy source. Its purpose is to prevent a piece of equipment from accidentally starting up while a person is performing maintenance or repairs. Before you perform any work that requires lockout/tagout, make sure that you've been properly trained.
Maintaining Your Safety â E2932E (20 min.)
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Maintenance workers maintain all aspects of operations and equipment. They are such an important part of the process that they feel pressure to get all repairs done fast! In this program, maintenance workers learn how to overcome pressure and redouble their efforts to always follow safe work procedures. Also featured are reenactments of common maintenance incidents, testimonials and examples of safe work practices. In addition to developing and maintaining a good safety attitude, other topics include job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, ladder safety, aerial lifts, fall protection, using tools properly and electrical safety.
Maintaining Your Safety â E2932S (20 min.) SPANISH
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Maintenance workers maintain all aspects of operations and equipment. They are such an important part of the process that they feel pressure to get all repairs done fast! In this program, maintenance workers learn how to overcome pressure and redouble their efforts to always follow safe work procedures. Also featured are reenactments of common maintenance incidents, testimonials and examples of safe work practices. In addition to developing and maintaining a good safety attitude, other topics include job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout, ladder safety, aerial lifts, fall protection, using tools properly and electrical safety.
Making Safety Work: Overview Of Workplace Safety & Responsibilities - AP4742E
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In just an instant, a workplace injury can transform a productive worker into one who is unable to work. This is why workplace injuries must be prevented and why all employees are needed to make our safety program work. This program provides an overview of common workplace hazards and how they are to be controlled while also demonstrating the importance of each employeeâs commitment and participation in the safety effort. Viewers will also see how easily injuries can occur when employees decide not to take responsibility for their safety.
Making Safety Work: Overview Of Workplace Safety & Responsibilities - AP4742S SPANISH
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In just an instant, a workplace injury can transform a productive worker into one who is unable to work. This is why workplace injuries must be prevented and why all employees are needed to make our safety program work. This program provides an overview of common workplace hazards and how they are to be controlled while also demonstrating the importance of each employeeâs commitment and participation in the safety effort. Viewers will also see how easily injuries can occur when employees decide not to take responsibility for their safety.
OSHA's Top 10 Violations - SS1045AE (27 mins.)
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This video serves as a guide to help you understand the ten most common OSHA violations and what your company and employees can do to help minimize the risk of an OSHA citation. Topics include: Fall Protection Hazard Communications Scaffolding Respiratory Protection Powered Industrial Trucks Lockout Tagout Ladders Electrical, Wiring Methods Electrical General Requirements Machine Guarding
Safety Committees - The Real Story - SS1008AS (9 min.) SPANISH
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When a safety committee is properly formed, supported and budgeted they can be invaluable to the safety program. Itâs important to understand the reasons why safety committees fall or die a slow death. This program covers the assignments and responsibilities of the safety committee members.
Safety Committees: The Real Story - SS1008AE (9 min.)
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When a safety committee is properly formed, supported and budgeted they can be invaluable to the safety program. Itâs important to understand the reasons why safety committees fall or die a slow death. This program covers the assignments and responsibilities of the safety committee members.
Safety Leadership for Everyone - AP1702E (13 min)
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Every successful safety program is built on a foundation of essential elements. One such element is "Safety Leadership." Safety Leadership can be defined as "the influence of a person's words or actions on the safety decisions made by others." In this program, we will see how good safety leadership helps everyone make better safety decisions, while also illustrating how poor safety leadership can quickly undermine the entire safety process. Human nature tempts us to make a job easier or faster by making unsafe choices. The consistent presence of positive safety leadership helps all workers make wise safety decisions.
Safety Orientation & Awareness: Industrial Environment - SS1043AE (18 min.)
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Employees in industrial environments face different hazards than those in office or warehousing environments. For this reason they need training that addresses the hazards they face in the course of their job. This program covers General Safety Rules, Workplace Hazards, PPE, Machine Guarding, Emergency Action Plans, Slips & Falls, Housekeeping, Working at Heights, Hand & Electrical Tools, Hazard Communication, Forklifts, Proper Body Mechanics and other vital information.
Safety Orientation & Awareness: Industrial Environment - SS1043AS (18 min.) Spanish
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Employees in industrial environments face different hazards than those in office or warehousing environments. For this reason they need training that addresses the hazards they face in the course of their job. This program covers General Safety Rules, Workplace Hazards, PPE, Machine Guarding, Emergency Action Plans, Slips & Falls, Housekeeping, Working at Heights, Hand & Electrical Tools, Hazard Communication, Forklifts, Proper Body Mechanics and other vital information.
Slips, Trips and Falls â SS1064IE (12 min.)
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When most people think of workplace injuries they visualize high-risk activities. Slips, trips and falls are the second-leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. Over 50% of them occur at ground level. Slips, trips, and falls are 100% preventable. This new, engaging and fast-paced program will motivate your employees to recognize and respect the common causes of slips, trips and falls, and teach them procedures and techniques to prevent them from occurring and causing injury. This program will have a positive impact at your work site.
Slips, Trips And Falls â SS1064IS (12 min.) Spanish
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When most people think of workplace injuries they visualize high-risk activities. Slips, trips and falls are the second-leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. Over 50% of them occur at ground level. Slips, trips, and falls are 100% preventable. This new, engaging and fast-paced program will motivate your employees to recognize and respect the common causes of slips, trips and falls, and teach them procedures and techniques to prevent them from occurring and causing injury. This program will have a positive impact at your work site.e.
Staffing Services Safety - SS1040A (10 min)
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Staffing Services: This video serves as a basic safety orientation video to train temporary employees in the âgeneral hazards to which they may be exposedâ. A site-specific training will be provided by the client, this video covers the basics of a broad range of general safety topics including: Safe Lifting/Back Injury Prevention Ladder Safety Tools & Machinery Forklifts & Material Handling Equipment Hazard Communications/ Chemicals Emergency Procedures Confined Spaces On the Job Injuries
Staffing Services Safety - SS1040AS (10 min) Spanish
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Staffing Services: This video serves as a basic safety orientation video to train temporary employees in the âgeneral hazards to which they may be exposedâ. A site-specific training will be provided by the client, this video covers the basics of a broad range of general safety topics including: Safe Lifting/Back Injury Prevention Ladder Safety Tools & Machinery Forklifts & Material Handling Equipment Hazard Communications/ Chemicals Emergency Procedures Confined Spaces On the Job Injuries
Stop & Think - AP3202E (5 min)
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Stop & Think! â a powerful, attention-grabbing new meeting opener by Aurora Pictures. 4 1/2 minutes of dramatic injury re-enactments in a variety of work settings hold the viewerâs attention. Whether itâs distractions, being in a hurry, or just not paying attention, we can all relate to the causes of these mishaps. Stop & Think carries a message that is simple, yet important to our safety: Sometimes all it takes to prevent an injury is for each of us to take a moment to stopâŚand think.
Take Time for Safety - E2950E (16 min.)
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In our busy lives, we are often faced with time-management choices. When given the chance, we must always choose safety over time savings, because rushing causes us to lose focus, skip steps, and make bad decisions. In fact, the time we spend staying safe is time well spent. In this program, workers learn the very real hazards associated with rushing and being in a hurry. Through various examples, viewers will learn to recognize the symptoms of becoming rushed, why âhurried workingâ is so dangerous and what steps they can take to stay safe. The program also makes the point that being in a hurry is not the real cause of incidents and injuries, but rather a symptom of poor planning, poor choices and poor time-managementâall of which can be prevented by proper preparation and organization.
Take Time for Safety - E2950S (16 min.) SPANISH
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In our busy lives, we are often faced with time-management choices. When given the chance, we must always choose safety over time savings, because rushing causes us to lose focus, skip steps, and make bad decisions. In fact, the time we spend staying safe is time well spent. In this program, workers learn the very real hazards associated with rushing and being in a hurry. Through various examples, viewers will learn to recognize the symptoms of becoming rushed, why âhurried workingâ is so dangerous and what steps they can take to stay safe. The program also makes the point that being in a hurry is not the real cause of incidents and injuries, but rather a symptom of poor planning, poor choices and poor time-managementâall of which can be prevented by proper preparation and organization.
The First Step - AP3835E (5 min)
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This is the story about how one wrong step, one wrong action can change your life forever. Candace Carnahan, a young college student, worked summers at a paper mill in her home town. She had worked at the mill three years and was comfortable with the work and familiar with the environment; so familiar that she thought nothing of taking an often used shortcut â stepping over a conveyor system that ran at floor level. But one day she stepped too short, catching her foot in the conveyor and eventually losing her left leg from the knee down. Candace dramatically describes this tragedy and the safety lessons she learned from it. Her story will help your employees realize that the first step to not being injured is knowing that you can be injured. Candace Carnahan can speak in person for your company or event. Aurora Pictures can work with you to get this insightful and energizing speaker to help enable a culture of safety.
Warehouse Safety: The Basics - SS1099AE (11 Min.)
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Warehouses play a critical role in our economy. They tend to be fast-paced and busy environments which can give rise to many different types of hazards. As a result, more employee fatalities occur in warehouses than in most other workplaces, and thousands of injuries occur there every year. This training program makes sure employees are informed about warehouse hazards and how to avoid them.
Warehouse Safety: The Basics - SS1099AS (11 Min.) Spanish
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Warehouses play a critical role in our economy. They tend to be fast-paced and busy environments which can give rise to many different types of hazards. As a result, more employee fatalities occur in warehouses than in most other workplaces, and thousands of injuries occur there every year. This training program makes sure employees are informed about warehouse hazards and how to avoid them.
Winter Walking - Safe Walking In Hazardous Conditions - SS1077IE (8 Min.)
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Walking, seems easy enough right? It is. But, in certain conditions, such as snow or ice, extra precautions must be taken. This video outlines not only the importance of proper footwear, but many different scenarios that workers and pedestrians face in winter conditions Black Ice, packed snow, slush they all have different characteristics and this video will demonstrate how to walk safely in each of them. Getting in and out of vehicles safely and going up and down wet or slippery stairs are also addressed.
Winter Walking - Safe Walking In Hazardous Conditions - SS1077IS (8 min.) Spanish
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Walking, seems easy enough right? It is. But, in certain conditions, such as snow or ice, extra precautions must be taken. This video outlines not only the importance of proper footwear, but many different scenarios that workers and pedestrians face in winter conditions Black Ice, packed snow, slush they all have different characteristics and this video will demonstrate how to walk safely in each of them. Getting in and out of vehicles safely and going up and down wet or slippery stairs are also addressed.