Slips, Trips and Falls

• Care is to be taken while at Corowa Saleyards as all areas, especially walkways, pathways, roadways, and parking areas may have uneven surfaces, barriers, animal waste and liquid pooling.

• Other hazards that have been identified relate to the walkways and stairs at the saleyards, these hazards include, but are not limited to:

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Stairs may be different sizes, heights, and widths

Stairs may be uneven

Stairs may become slippery when wet

Passageway becomes narrow, especially when passing others

• Three points of contact are to be maintained when using stairs. There are several stairs and elevated walkways at the Corowa Saleyards so care needs to be taken at all times.