Avoiding Slips and Trips

This online course equips learners with the knowledge to recognise slip, trip and ground-level fall hazards, and apply simple, effective strategies to help prevent them.

The course takes 30-40 minutes and includes a range of e-Learning interactions and knowledge checks. Learners are encouraged to think about policies and procedures in their own workplace and must pass a short multiple-choice assessment to complete the course.

This course is suitable for all employees as slips, trips and falls can occur in any workplace.

It is particularly relevant for higher-risk roles and environments, such as areas with trailing cables, wet floors or uneven surfaces.

This course is also useful for those that work in retail, healthcare and hospitality, as well as managers, supervisors and health & safety reps.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify Common Causes of Slips, Trips, and Falls
   Gain a clear understanding of the typical factors that lead to these incidents, helping in better hazard recognition.
2. Spot Potential Hazards in Various Settings
   Learn to detect possible slip, trip, and fall risks in the workplace and home environments.
3. Apply Basic Risk Control Measures
   Understand how to use the hierarchy of control to mitigate hazards, effectively reducing the risks of slips, trips, and falls.
4. Appreciate the Importance of a Safe Work Environment
   Recognise the crucial role of a well-maintained, organised work area in preventing accidents and promoting overall safety.

Slips, trips and falls training should be refreshed regularly, typically every three years, or sooner if there are changes in the workplace, processes or regulations. 

Regular refresher training is encouraged, especially for those working in higher-risk workplaces, as it helps maintain awareness and ensures safe practices are consistently followed.

• For over 60 years, British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
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There are no entry requirements for this course.

Learners must pass a multiple-choice assessment to complete the course.

This is a non-accredited course. It does not result in a formal qualification.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful passing of the assessment.