Preventing Slips Trips and Falls

Slips, trips and falls are a major category of workplace accidents and result in a significant number of injuries.

By following some basic safety principles the accidents and injuries that result from slips, trips and falls can be dramatically reduced.

The three most important factors contributing to the occurrence of slips, trips and falls are:

• poor design of the workplace
• poor workplace practices and procedures, and
• inappropriate human behaviour.

About the course:

The objectives of this program are to highlight the major hazard areas associated with slips, trips and fall incidents and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

This programs looks at all the key hazards associated with slips, trips and falls.

how to prevent slips, trips and falls in the workplace:

• good housekeeping practices
• signposting and barricading
• correct use of equipment and furniture
• proper maintenance
• appropriate footwear, and
• correct use of step stools and stepladders.

Who it’s for:

The program is suitable for all workplace personnel.