Slips Trips & Falls Course

About the course

Slips, trips and falls can have a serious impact on the lives of employees and those being cared for. They account for around half of all reported major injuries to employees. Some users of health or care services can be particularly vulnerable to falls injuries, and falls on the same level account for a significant number of injuries to service users - many of which are preventable. 

Many factors can cause slips, trips and falls.  These include: methods of cleaning, flooring type, footwear, levels of lighting, contrast between floors, walls and doors, and obstructions or other trip hazards. The practical measures you can take will vary in different situations; some measures will reduce the risk to both workers and non-employees, whereas others may be more targeted.

This course will look at ways to minimise the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. 

Employers might have; non-slip floors fitted, employ a 'sensible shoe' policy or use carpets and mats to cover uneven floors. Poor lighting is often a factor and with all of these hazards, employers should ensure that the office is well lit.

Employees can help minimise the risk by preventing wet floors, stopping contaminants getting onto the walkways and dealing with spillages immediately. By making sure that obstructions such as boxes, furniture or cables are cleared as soon as possible, especially at delivery times and don’t rush around the workplace or carry large objects that obscure your view.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course you will understand:

• What’s slips trips and falls means in the context of a work environment
• The legislation surrounding slips, trips and falls
• How to report accidents, why it’s important and what to include

What you'll receive after completing the course

After successful completion of the final test you will receive your certification straight to your inbox.

There are so many Slips, Trips & Falls training courses out there, why should I choose this one?

You’re right, there are masses of other training courses on Slips, Trips & Falls, ours is different because it’s been developed by health and safety experts and is monitored for quality content and kept up to date by RoSPA.

Once completed you’ll be able to….

• Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to workplace slips, trips and falls
• Demonstrate knowledge of RIDDOR
• Report the right information, at the right time to the right place
• Choose appropriate flooring to avoid accidents
• Understand the effect the weather has on the risk of slips, trips and falls
• Be able to prove competency with a downloadable certificate
• Be able to refresh your knowledge as required
• Be well informed and equipped to help in the prevention of accidents

Course overview

Here’s what we’ll be covering in each lesson (each lesson is a maximum of 6 mins long, making it easy to quickly make fantastic progress, even if you only have a small amount of time each day).

Lesson 01 -Introduction

• The course kicks off by asking you to think about the responsibilities of both employer and employee in keeping the workplace safe.

Lesson 02 - Legislation and Guidelines

• Lesson 2 begins with looking at The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3)
• And finally, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (Regulation 12)

Lesson 03 - Reporting Accidents

• Lesson 3 begins with an Introduction to RIDDOR and why & what to report
• It will then look at the different types of reportable incidents
• Before finishing with a look at exemptions

Lesson 04 - Weather Conditions

• Lesson 4 begins with a look at the adverse effects of the weather 
• And focuses on icy conditions

Lesson 05 - Surfaces

• Lesson 5 begins with a look at how to assess and choose appropriate flooring
• Then takes you through what to consider with safety floors and cleaning
• Before finishing with a look at how to measure surface roughness

Lesson 06 - Responsibilities

• Lesson 6 begins with employer and employee responsibilities
• And takes a quick look at the responsibilities of an architect or designer

Lesson 07 - Cause & Prevention

• Lesson 7 begins with an overview of slip and trip accidents
• It explains what contamination means in this context
• Goes on to explain why cleaning is so important in keeping people safe
• It looks at flooring and footwear and the importance of getting them both right
• It finishes by explaining what the term ‘Environment’ means as regards slips and trips

Final Test

Complete the final test to prove your knowledge.

(We understand that not everyone will pass the course the first time. If you don’t pass the course on your first attempt, don’t worry, you’ll be able to retake the course free of charge up to 6 times.)

This Slips, Trips & Falls course is right for you if...

• You work in an environment where there is an increased risk of falls for you or those you work with
• You are responsible for the Health and Welfare of your team
• You’ve just started a new job or need refresher training
• You need to prove competence in this area
  

Enrol now and you'll instantly receive:

• 7 sharply focused lessons delivering a good, quality awareness of the subject.
• Unlimited access to the course. Take the course wherever and whenever you like.
• Certificate on completion.