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Set the scene
Start with context
Fill the frame
2–3 ft for close-ups; keep ladders, cords and workers fully in view.
Slip, trip & fall scanner
Slip, trip, and fall hazard scanner
A slip, trip, and fall hazard scanner finds the floor-level conditions that cause same-level falls in a photo. Upload an image of a floor, walkway, or work area and OSHA Scan flags spills and wet surfaces, trailing cords and hoses, clutter and materials in the path, and uneven or changing surfaces — then references the OSHA standard each may relate to and suggests a fix. Slips, trips, and falls on the same level are among the most frequent workplace injuries in every industry, and almost all of them come from conditions you can see. It is an AI-assisted preliminary review of what is visible in the frame, not a substitute for an on-site check.
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The most common injury, from the most visible causes
Same-level slips, trips, and falls are among the most frequent injuries at work, and they are unusual in that almost every cause is visible: a spill someone meant to clean, a cord run across a path, a box left in a walkway, a mat curling at the edge. The problem is not that the hazards are hidden — it is that they blend into a busy environment and stop being noticed.
A scanner makes noticing them deliberate again. Photograph a floor, an entryway, a dish area, or a walkway and it flags the wet surfaces, obstructions, and uneven conditions in the frame, so they get addressed before someone goes down. Because the causes are so consistent across industries, the same check works in a kitchen, a warehouse, an office, or a job site.
Walking-working surfaces: the OSHA standard behind same-level fall prevention
OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard (29 CFR 1910.22 for general industry) requires that floors, aisles, and walkways be kept clean, orderly, and in good repair — which is an administrative requirement, not just a physical one. The standard was significantly updated in 2016, adding new requirements for personal fall protection systems, ladder safety, and rope descent systems, while retaining the core housekeeping requirements that address same-level slip, trip, and fall hazards. Same-level falls account for the largest share of workers' compensation claims in many industries, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics consistently showing them as a leading cause of days-away-from-work injuries.
The general duty clause supplements specific standards where housekeeping or surface conditions create recognized hazards not addressed by 1910.22 directly — wet kitchen floors, sloping outdoor surfaces, irregular terrain at construction sites, and transition zones between floor materials all fall into enforcement gap areas where OSHA cites based on general duty rather than a specific paragraph. Workers' compensation loss data shows that foodservice, healthcare, and retail have the highest same-level fall incidence rates — precisely the environments where routine photo checks of floor conditions have the most claim-prevention value.
Floor-level hazards it flags from a photo
The visible conditions behind most same-level falls.
Wet & slippery surfaces
Spills, standing water, grease, and freshly cleaned floors without a warning or mat.
Trailing cords & hoses
Power cords, air hoses, and cables run across walkways where they create a trip hazard.
Clutter in the path
Materials, tools, and debris left in walkways and work areas where people move on foot.
Uneven surfaces
Changes in level, curled mats, damaged flooring, and transitions that are easy to catch a foot on.
Demo: the report a scanned photo comes back with
Scan a photo like the one above and this is the report you get — score, findings, OSHA references, and fixes. It is an illustrative example, clearly marked — not live scan data.
Example report
Illustrative — not live scan dataCompliance score
59
Lower means more potential hazards found
5 potential hazards found
1 High1 Medium3 locked
1Cord run across a walking path
MediumPossibly related to walking-working surfaces (29 CFR 1910.22)
Observed condition: A cord or hose across a walkway is a leading cause of same-level trips and falls.
Corrective action: Reroute or cover the cord and keep walkways free of materials and debris.
High confidence
2Wet surface with no warning or mat
HighPossibly related to walking-working surfaces (29 CFR 1910.22)
Observed condition: Wet or slippery floors without warning are a frequent cause of slip injuries.
Corrective action: Dry the area, place a warning sign or anti-slip mat, and clean spills immediately.
Medium confidenceNot fully clear from the photo — verify on site.
AI-generated analysisThese findings are potential hazards flagged by AI from a single photo. They are a starting point for your own review — not an official OSHA determination. Verify conditions on site with a qualified person before acting.
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Upload a photo like the one above and get a compliance score and hazard count in seconds. No account needed to scan — create a free account to unlock the full report.
- Floor-level hazards flagged — spills, trailing cords, walkway clutter, uneven surfaces
- The walking-surfaces standard each trip hazard may relate to, with a fix per finding
- A scored, dated report you can re-run on the same walkway after the fix
Live OSHA hazard analysis
Free instant AI scanPhoto scan — no account neededVideo walkthrough scan — free account
1Upload photo
2AI analysis
3See report
Use the real site or facility name. If you save the scan after signup, it becomes the report name.
Three angles, one deeper scan
Only the wide shot is required — every extra angle gives the AI more places to look.
Required: Set the scene — one wide shot lets the AI sweep the whole area at once
Stand at the entry point and capture corner to corner: floors, ladders, scaffolds, and everyone at work
or choose from your library
Drop a job-site photo or walkthrough video
Click to upload, drag & drop, or snap a photo on site. Photos scan free in about 15 seconds — no signup, no card. Video walkthroughs (up to 3 min) run on a free account.
Results in ~15sReferences relevant OSHA standardsPrivate - deleted in 48h unless you save it
Accuracy boosters
Small habits, sharper scans
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Capture clearly
Make the frame usable
Light it right
Keep the sun or lights behind you — glare and shadows hide hazards.
Tap to focus
Tap the hazard on screen and hold still one second — blur can't be flagged.
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Choose the useful view
Give the AI room to understand
Go landscape
Turn your phone sideways — a wider frame catches more of the scene.
No job-site photo handy?
or scan with video
Only upload photos you have permission to use, and avoid images showing personal, customer, or confidential information. Demo photos and results are held privately for up to 48 hours so you can save them to a free account; unclaimed photos are deleted automatically. Results are an AI-assisted preliminary review, not an official OSHA determination.
New: Video walkthrough scans
Record up to 3 minutes of your site — the AI extracts frames and flags every hazard with exact timestamps. Free account required.
Get the best results
Wide shot first
Stand at the entrance and photograph the entire work area so AI sees the full context
Hazard areas
Photograph elevated surfaces, equipment, electrical panels, and anywhere workers are active
Close-ups last
Move in close on anything damaged, missing, or that looks risky — the AI catches more detail
The 12-point slip, trip, and fall inspection checklist
Walk the routes people actually take with these points. The first four are free — create a free account to unlock the full checklist and scan your own walkway photos.
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Spills cleaned immediately, signed until dry
A spill response people actually follow: contain, sign, clean, and remove the sign only when the floor is dry — signs left out permanently get ignored.
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Cords and hoses out of walkways
Rerouted overhead, along walls, or under rated ramp covers — never bare across a path people use, even 'just for today'.
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Floor surfaces in good repair
Cracked concrete, broken tiles, curled mats, and lifted thresholds fixed or clearly guarded until they are.
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Walkways clear of clutter
Boxes, pallets, tools, and packaging staged in designated areas — the travel path is not a staging area.
What the AI can and can't detect
OSHA Scan reads a single photo. That makes it fast and easy for anyone on site — but it also means it has real limits. Here's an honest look at both.
What it can catch from a photo
- Missing or incorrect PPE that is visible in the frame
- Unprotected edges, open holes, and visible fall hazards
- Housekeeping, trip, and blocked walkway or exit hazards
- Visible electrical, struck-by, and equipment-guarding hazards
What a photo can't tell it
- Hazards hidden from view or anything outside the photo
- Exact heights, distances, weights, or measurements
- Training records, procedures, or how equipment is actually used
- Full legal compliance or an official OSHA pass/fail determination
OSHA Scan gives an AI-assisted preliminary review from a photo. It does not replace an on-site inspection by a qualified safety professional, and a compliance score is not an official OSHA determination.
Always confirmed by a person on site
A scan is a fast first look, not the final word. Before treating this kind of area as safe, a competent person should still confirm:
- Actual floor slip resistance, which a photo cannot measure
- Small changes in level or damage not clearly visible in the image
- Whether cleaning and spill-response procedures are actually followed
- Any hazard outside the frame or introduced after the photo
People also ask
What causes most slip, trip, and fall injuries?
Visible floor-level conditions: wet or greasy surfaces, trailing cords, clutter in walkways, and uneven or changing surfaces. Because the causes are almost always something you can see, a photo-based scan is well suited to catching them before someone falls.
Can it measure how slippery a floor is?
No. Slip resistance is a physical measurement a photo cannot capture. The scanner flags visible risk factors — standing water, missing mats, spills — as prompts to act, but confirming actual slip resistance requires an on-site check.
Which industries is this useful for?
All of them. Same-level falls are among the most common injuries everywhere people work, and the causes are consistent, so the scanner is just as useful in a restaurant kitchen, a warehouse, an office, or a construction site.
Reviewed by OSHA Scan Editorial
Last updated August 29, 2026
This content is produced by the OSHA Scan Editorial team and reviewed with AI assistance. It is general safety information, not legal or compliance advice. OSHA Scan is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by OSHA or the U.S. Department of Labor.
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