Resumo (PT):
Abstract (EN):
Kitchen workers are more prone to be injured due to slips and falls,
being the floor surface contamination often the cause of slip accidents. The aim of
the present study is the identification of the most efficient solutions to prevent the
risk of slipping in kitchens. According to PRISMA statement guidelines, a short
review was performed on 15 databases with 28 combinations of keywords. A total
of 10 studies were considered eligible and were included in this study. The use of
objective and subjective measures to assess floor slipperiness can help to identify
and to evaluate workplace slip and fall hazards. Slipperiness causes and workers’
perception should be taken into consideration to identify slipping hazards and
develop different solutions based on the various functional areas. The establishment
of measures to better control floor surface contamination, the reduction in transient
exposures such as rushing, distraction and walking on a contaminated floor, the use
of slip-resistant shoes and the identification of floor cleaning procedure may reduce
the incidence of slipping and the risk of slipping in kitchens.
Language:
English
Type (Professor's evaluation):
Scientific
No. of pages:
8