Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of workplace injuries in the UK and most of them are preventable. Following HSE guidance and the 'See it, Sort it' approach set out in INDG225, this course helps employees recognise the hazards that lead to accidents and take practical steps to address them before someone gets hurt. Completed entirely online, it supports compliance with statutory health and safety training requirements.
• Introduction to slips, trips and falls
Why slips, trips and falls are the most frequently reported workplace accidents, the environments and activities where they are most likely to occur, and what the HSE guidance INDG225 sets out for prevention.
• Causes and consequences
The typical scenarios, surfaces and behaviours that lead to slips, trips and falls, and the range of consequences - from minor injuries to serious harm - that preventable accidents can cause.
• Preventative actions
The practical precautions employees can take to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls in their own work area, including housekeeping, reporting defects and maintaining safe pedestrian routes.
• Employee responsibility
How to apply the 'See it, Sort it' approach - recognising a hazard when you encounter it and taking immediate, proportionate action rather than waiting for someone else to deal with it.
• Assessment
End-of-course knowledge check to confirm understanding.
Online e-learning course allowing completion at the learner's own pace. Includes interactive content and a knowledge check at the end.
All employees, across all types of organisation and working environment.
No prerequisites required.