Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness
The most common cause of workplace injury — and the simple housekeeping that prevents it.
About this course
Welcome to Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness. Slips, trips and falls on the same level are the single most commonly reported type of workplace accident in the UK, affecting offices, warehouses, retail units, healthcare settings and construction sites alike.
This course explains why these incidents happen, the law that applies, and the practical controls that reduce risk. It is designed for operatives, office staff, supervisors and anyone who works in or visits a workplace.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- All site and workplace staff
- Supervisors responsible for housekeeping
- Cleaning, facilities and maintenance teams
- New starters and visitors
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Weather-related hazards
Rain, snow, ice and frost create significant slip risks, particularly at entrances, external walkways, loading bays and car parks. Water tracked in on footwear can also make internal floors, especially entrance matting areas, dangerously slippery.
Falls from low heights
Not all serious falls happen from great height. Falls from kerbs, low platforms, vehicle steps, or even standing on a chair to reach something can cause serious injury, including fractures and head injuries.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to the course
- Who this course is for
- How the course works
- What this course is not
The Scale of the Problem and the Law
- The scale of the problem
- The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Causes of Slips
- Contamination and spills
- Weather-related hazards
- Floor surfaces and their properties
- Cleaning methods and timing
Causes of Trips
- Obstructions and clutter
- Trailing cables and hoses
- Changes in level
- Poor housekeeping
Falls on Stairs, Steps, Ladders and from Low Heights
- Falls on stairs
- Falls from low heights
- Ladders - safe use basics
- Steps and step stools
Controls: Housekeeping, Lighting, Footwear, Signage and Walkway Design
- Housekeeping as a core control
- Lighting
- Appropriate footwear
- Signage and warnings
Everyone's Role
- Everyone has a role to play
- Reporting hazards
- Cleaning up and taking action
- Near misses
Summary and Putting it into Practice
- Bringing it all together
- A simple daily checklist
- Putting it into practice
- What to do if you witness an accident
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness now
8 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £29.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.