An Introduction to Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

This training raises employees’ awareness of the hazards of slips, trips and falls at work and how to avoid them. In doing so, it helps employers reduce injuries in the workplace and meet some of their legal obligations to protect their staff from harm.

After completing this course employees should have gained a basic understanding of the health and safety law around slips, trips and falls. They’ll also learn the common causes of such accidents and how to prevent them through procedures such as risk assessments.

Lesson Plan

The legal workplace training requirements covered in this course include:

• What causes slips, trips and falls and why it’s important to avoid them
• Legislation
• Risk assessment
• How to prevent slips, trips and falls

Duration

Approximately 1 hour. However, the learning is self-paced so the 44 interactive screens can be completed at your convenience and your progress will be recorded throughout.

Target Audience

This training is designed for any person in any sector of work who needs to improve their health and safety knowledge in this area.  

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Accreditation

This course content has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

Once you have successfully completed your course you can download and print your Virtual College certificate.