Slips, Trips and Falls – E-Learning

Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace

Slips, trips, and falls account for almost a third of non-fatal injuries in the workplace, and with some minor adjustments to practices and attitudes, the risk of these incidents can be significantly reduced. This course focuses on raising awareness of the dangers of slips, trips, and falls, exploring both the statistics and common myths surrounding them, as well as offering practical solutions to prevent such accidents.

The course begins by presenting real-world examples of slips, trips, and falls that went wrong, explaining how simple measures could have prevented these incidents. It also addresses the relevant legislation governing workplace safety in relation to these hazards and emphasizes the employer’s duty of care. The course goes on to outline straightforward steps that businesses can implement to lower the risk of accidents. In the final module, the focus shifts to a management perspective, showing how safety systems and proactive leadership can help reduce risks across the organization.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize that slips, trips, and falls are separate and distinct hazards in the workplace.
• Understand and apply the current legislation regarding slips, trips, and falls, and reflect on the duty of care between employers and employees.
• Identify the seriousness of slip, trip, and fall risks to both individuals and businesses.
• Recognize the major causes of slips, trips, and falls and be able to conduct a task analysis to assess and mitigate these risks.
• Understand how safety management systems can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of incidents.

Target Audience:
This course is aimed at employees, managers, supervisors, and health and safety officers in all sectors who are responsible for ensuring workplace safety and reducing accident risks, particularly related to slips, trips, and falls.

Advantages:
By completing this course, participants will gain valuable knowledge on how to significantly reduce the risks associated with slips, trips, and falls in the workplace, leading to a safer environment for all workers and potentially reducing the number of injuries and associated costs to the business.