Preventing Slips and Trips in the Workplace Certification

Slips, trips and falls in the workplace are among the biggest causes of increased employee absenteeism, higher insurance costs and lowered productivity. By implementing stringent risk assessment procedures and regular inspections, you can significantly reduce the risk of accidents. Responsible employers understand they have a legal and moral duty to promote employee health and wellbeing by creating a safe working environment.

This course explains

• The importance of maintaining a safe workplace environment for employees and visitors, and the negative effects of a risky environment on the likelihood of slips, trips and falls
• Common hazards found in workplace environments, including trailing cables, contaminated and uneven floor surfaces, poor lighting, unguarded stairs, clutter and improper cleaning methods
• The selection of appropriate footwear, including outer sole design, materials, tread and cleat pattern, and tread depth
• Preventative techniques to eliminate risks, including conducting risk assessments, training cleaning staff in proper techniques, and educating employees to report spills immediately
• Other control measures, including training for employees and cleaning staff, adequate lighting, ramps and railings along stairs, proper mopping and spill clean-up techniques, and unclogging drains

The course contains 5 modules (around 3 hours of learning), each including a quiz.

Explore more in our Business courses, or see our Health & Safety courses for further workplace safety training.