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OSHA Slips and Falls

Hazards

Therapists use different modalities of treatment in caring for patients. Some of these treatments involve:

    • Ice (e.g., ice machine and ice bags) or moist hot packs (e.g., packs stored in hot water in a machine called a hydroculator);
    • Whirlpools; and
    • Exercise equipment (e.g., treadmills).

There is a potential for slips and falls if water from the whirlpool, ice machine or hydroculator leaks or is spilled onto the floor, and there is a potential for tripping if electrical or other cords run across pathways.

Requirements under OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces Standard

See Policy: Walking-Working Surfaces.

Other OSHA Requirements

Follow Bloodborne Pathogens Standard spill clean-up requirements for spills containing blood or other potentially infectious materials.  See Policy: Bloodborne Pathogens.

Recognized Controls and Work Practices

  • Place a table along the side of the hydroculator and provide towels under hot packs to absorb any dripping water.


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Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is the managing partner for Therapy Comply.  Zachary is a healthcare attorney that specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices.  

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