Employee exposure to wet floors or spills and clutter that can lead to slips/trips/falls and other possible injuries. 

• Keep all places of employment clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition. Walking/Working Surfaces Standard [29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1)]
   
• Keep floors clean and dry. In addition to being a slip hazard, continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mold, fungi, and bacteria that can cause infections. [29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2)]
   
• Keep aisles and passageways clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. For example, provide floor plugs for equipment, so power cords need not run across pathways. [29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1)]
   
• Provide warning signs for wet floor areas. Accident Prevention Signs and Tags Standard [29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)]
  

• Keep exits free from obstruction. Access to exits must remain clear of obstructions at all times Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans.

• Do provide adequate lighting.
  
  
• Do repair any uneven floor surfaces. Relay or stretch carpets that bulge or have become bunched to prevent tripping hazards.
  
  
• Do use no-skid waxes and surfaces coated with grit to create non-slip surfaces in slippery areas or use non-slip mats.
  
  
• Do promote a shoe policy program that provides for appropriate work shoes for employees. Shoe policy programs require workers or employers to purchase non-slip footwear for work use.
  
  
• Do make aisles and passageways sufficiently wide for easy movement and keep clear at all times.