SLIP-RESISTANT SHOES REDUCE FOOD SERVICES WORKER SLIP INJURIES Food services workers are exposed to slip hazards on the job. A study1 with about 17,000

food services workers from 226 school districts across the United States, shows that using 5-star rated2 slip-resistant shoes significantly reduced workers' compensation claims for slip injuries.

EMPLOYERS: PREVENT WORKER SLIP INJURIES BY PROVIDING 5-STAR RATED SLIP-RESISTANT SHOES.

Workers who were given free 5-star rated slip-resistant shoes

67% REDUCTION in slip injuries

94% PARTICIPATION IN THE SHOE PROGRAM

A VARIETY OF STYLES AND SIZE OPTIONS

Workers who bought their own slip-resistant shoes

NO REDUCTION in slip injuries

20% PARTICIPATION WHEN WORKERS PAID FOR

5-STAR RATED SHOES

References 2 Shaw R. Get a GRIP: HSL’s new footwear rating scheme Mention of any company or product identified in the references Centers for Disease Control

1 Bell JL, Collins JW, Chiou S (2019). Effectiveness of a to help you reduce workplace slips. Health and Safety does not constitute endorsement by the Centers for Disease and Prevention no-cost-to-workers, slip-resistant footwear program for reducing Laboratory. Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, England. 2014. Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational National Institute for Occupational slipping-related injuries in food service workers: a cluster randomized Accessed October 30, 2018. Available from: Safety and Health.Safety and Health

trial. http://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3790 https://www.hsl.gov.uk/publications-and-products/grip/grip-ratings