trip hazards
Things causing falls
Trip hazards are objects or conditions that could cause someone to stumble or fall—uneven pavement, loose cables, cluttered walkways.
The term appears most often in safety contexts: workplace inspections, liability assessments, warning signs.
Please clear the trip hazards from the hallway.
The plural form is standard; singular trip hazard also occurs.
- stumbleLose footing momentarily
- fallDescend under gravity
- slip and fallLose footing, then collapse
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- uneven surfaceArea lacking uniform flatness
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- hazardstoxin, contamination, poison, carcinogen, toxic fumes
- workplace hazardsstress, burnout, overwork, back pain, harassment
- premises liabilityduty of care, slip and fall, injury claims, damage claims, liability claims
- welding hazardsUV radiation, burns, electric shock, fumes, sparks
trip hazardshandrails
Bars for gripping while walking
guardrails · grab bars · non-slip surfaces · safety barriers · safety features
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