Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls

“Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls” is for all workers. Workers learn how to prevent one of the leading causes of
disabling injuries in the workplace. This course analyzes why falls happen. Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are
explained as the main causes of falls. Workers will learn the importance of eliminating unsafe actions and how to do
their part in eliminating unsafe conditions. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand current general legislation.
Recognize unsafe actions and conditions.
1. List examples of unsafe actions.
2. List examples of unsafe conditions.
Relate actions to falling risks.
1. List actions that promote slipping and tripping.
2. Recall behaviour that promotes slipping and tripping.
Relate conditions to falling risks.
1. Describe conditions that promote falling risks.
2. List locations where falls are more likely to occur.
3. List items that promote slipping and tripping.
Prevent slipping and tripping.
1. List actions that lower the risk of falling.
2. Recall behaviour that lowers the risk of slipping and tripping.
3. List equipment and tools that reduce the risk of falling.
4. Identify locations to keep clear of obstacles.
5. Identify locations where extra caution is necessary.
React safely to hazards.
1. State the steps to take when a hazard is encountered.

Course content
Legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and
Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Why Falls Happen
Facts of falling
Unsafe actions and conditions
Unnoticed Hazards
Preventing Falls
Ladders
Spills
Walkways
Shoes

Who should attend
This course is designed for all persons in the workplace. Max Delegate Number 12 persons.