Hazard

Wet kitchen floors, spills, and clutter can lead to slips, trips, and/or falls, which can cause injuries.

Selected Requirements under OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces Standard, 29 CFR 1910.22

• Keep floors clean and dry. [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. [29 CFR 1910.22(a)]

Other OSHA Requirements

Follow Bloodborne Pathogens Standard spill clean-up requirements for spills containing blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) [29 CFR 1910.1030].

Additional Information

• See Hospital-wide Hazards - Slips/Trips/Falls.
• Walking-Working Surfaces. OSHA.
• Inspection Guidance for Inpatient Healthcare Settings. (June 25, 2015). OSHA memorandum establishing guidance for inspections conducted in inpatient healthcare settings.