Slips, trips and falls are responsible for the majority of workplace accidents, causing injuries, absences and lost productivity. Our comprehensive Slips, Trips and Falls Training course helps prevent these incidents by giving trainees the knowledge to effectively recognise and reduce slip, trip and fall risks in the workplace.
Slips, Trips and Falls Training
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100% online training
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Fully online assessment
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Course Details
| Approval body | IIRSM |
|---|---|
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
Suitable For
Course Content
These courses contain the following sections:
Explores slip hazards and preventive measures to avoid them.
Explores trip hazards and how to implement relevant preventive measures.
Explores fall hazards, including various types of fall, their causes and prevention techniques.
Explains the role of poor housekeeping in accidents and emphasises the importance of maintaining clean and organised workspaces.
Addresses the tendency to take shortcuts as a contributing factor to accidents.
Highlights how careless movements, distractions and a lack of concentration make accidents more likely to happen.
Explains how failing to use handrails or other support structures can cause accidents.
What You Will Learn
Available in 13 Languages
Course Approval Body
The course certificate includes:
- User name
- Company name
- Course name
- Completion date
- Expiry date
- Approval body
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
- Fully online
- Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
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Why Is Slips, Trips and Falls Training Important?
According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics, slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries in the UK and are responsible for around two fatalities each year. The HSE also estimates employers lose around £512 million every year due to delays and other costs incurred by slip, trip and fall incidents.
These statistics highlight the need for comprehensive training that teaches employees how to stay safe and manage the risk of a workplace slip, trip or fall. This fall prevention training programme explores relevant slips, trips and fall regulations to help employees recognise, assess and effectively manage the risk of a slip, trip or fall happening in their workplace.
About Slips, Trips and Falls Training
Our Slips, Trips and Falls course helps staff identify workplace slip, trip and fall hazards in different settings and outlines how these hazards can be eliminated or controlled. Trainees will also understand their role in preventing slips, trips and falls at work.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the UK, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the overall safety of employees and anyone else in their workplace. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 also requires employers to assess and manage workplace risks, including risks of slipping, tripping and falling.
Additionally, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require safe and unobstructed floors, and the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 mandate appropriate warning signs to alert people to hazards such as slippery surfaces.
This course is recommended for workers of all levels and sectors as slips, trips and falls can happen in any workplace. It helps everyone understand the risks and prevention strategies, reducing the likelihood of accidents and improving workplace safety.
This Slips, Trips, and Falls course provides employees with the knowledge and skills to recognise and avoid potential slip, trip and fall hazards, which helps reduce the likelihood of these incidents. Additionally, it fosters a safer work environment, improves productivity by preventing injuries and promotes a culture of safety among all employees.
Yes. After completing the training and assessment, you’ll receive an IIRSM-approved Slips, Trips and Falls Training certificate.
All Human Focus training is exclusively online, so you can complete this Slips, Trips and Falls online course using your smartphone, tablet or computer.