Slips

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    How can we reduce stubbornly high rates of slips, trips and falls?

    While inexpensive precautions for preventing slips, trips and falls have a part to play in any day-to-day risk management system, more expensive options, such as replacing damaged floor coverings, are often the most effective long-term measure for minimising the danger to staff and visitors.

    By Phil Jones, William Martin on 22 August 2024

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    The science of Slipology – how scientific methods can slash the risk of slip accidents this ‘Sliptember’

    Traditional slip prevention methods often fall short because they rely on assumptions and general practices rather than solid evidence, but a scientific approach will identify why they occur and how they can be prevented.

    By Christian Harris, Slip Safety Services on 29 July 2024

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    Railway worker safety: the vital role of slip-resistant footwear

    Workers in the rail industry can be at particular risk of slips, trips and falls due to the diverse nature of the tasks and working environments, but the likelihood of injury can be reduced through the careful selection and provision of suitable slip-resistant footwear.

    By Simon Ash, HAIX on 29 July 2024

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    Best foot forward

    Slip-resistant footwear is a vital tool in preventing slips at work, but it’s important to consider factors like wearer comfort to ensure it provides the most effective protection.

    By Simon Ash, HAIX on 11 July 2023

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    Still slipping up on safety?

    Slips, trips and falls are the single biggest cause of non-fatal injuries at work in Britain – but there are many practical and cost-effective ways of preventing them.

    By Emma Willison, Arco on 06 July 2023

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    Don’t fall short on slips and trips

    Slips, trips and falls are some of the most common causes of injury at work, but there are practical ways of preventing them.

    By Emma Marrison, Arco on 12 October 2022

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    Keeping feet on the ground

    Slip-resistant safety footwear can play a vital role in preventing slips and trips, but it’s vital to also consider other factors like wearer comfort when selecting it.

    By Simon Ash, HAIX on 07 September 2022

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    Don’t slip up on safety

    Slips, trips and falls on the same level are the most common cause of injury at work, but there are practical ways of preventing them.

    By Neil Hewitt on 21 September 2021

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    Delivering safer winters: using GPS to transform ice clearance

    When accidents happen, the blame game is never far behind. In an increasingly litigious society, when accidents occur on business premises, they are often followed by legal consequences resulting from breaches in health and safety law.

    By Jason Petsch on 10 February 2020