Slips, Trips and Falls

Course Goal/Description

This course provides an overview of the main causes of slips, trips and falls in the workplace and identifies the control measures that can be put in place to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls in line with industry best practice.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Recognise the health and safety implications associated with slips, trips and falls
LO2 Describe the factors that contribute to slips, trips and falls
LO3 Identify the legislation that is in place to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls
LO4 Explain the importance of risk assessment
LO5 Explain the hierarchy of controls and identify the measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of slips
LO6 Describe the trip potential triangle and the actions that can be taken to minimise the risk of trips
LO7 Recognise the importance of people and organisational factors in reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls
LO8 Identify the actions that employees can take to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls