1. Common slip, trip and fall hazards
Most slips and trips are caused by
- poor lighting
- trailing cables
- unsuitable floor coverings
- uneven or damaged floor surfaces
- contaminated floor surfaces, for example liquid or grease
- poor housekeeping, for example tripping or falling over something left in a walk way.
When considering areas in your workplace that could cause a hazard remember to take into account
- any outdoor areas
- differing weather conditions
- working activities carried out off your premises.
Carry out a risk assessment
The best way to identify Slip, Trip and Fall hazards and ways to control them in your workplace is to discuss the issue with staff and carry out a risk assessment.
Find out how to carry out a risk assessment
Use the Slips Assessment Tool (SAT)
The SAT is a useful tool developed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that helps you assess the slip potential of pedestrian walkway surfaces.
Visit the HSE site to use the SAT