Slips, Trips and Falls

This course covers Slips, Trips, and Falls, the injuries they can cause in the workplace, and the safety controls and systems that can be put in place. The course starts by describing the relevant Slips, trips and falls laws, and how OSHA sets federal standards for hazard identification, prevention, and compliance. You’ll learn about the main risk control areas and you’ll be shown how to select the right non-slip sole treads and the most effective depths and patterns. You’ll see how to create a slips, trips and falls map as a way of identifying hazards and developing safety controls. There’ll be expert advice on the practicalities of estimating slip risks on flooring, including testing. You’ll learn about Management’s crucial part in devising Slips, trips and falls safety initiatives, including maintenance, cleaning, the use of warning signs and barriers and the introduction of fall protection equipment. Other important information covers employee responsibilities and how they should look after themselves and their colleagues, while reducing slips, trips and falls accidents through workplace housekeeping. Finally, we’ll help you understand the human factors that can cause slips, trips and falls, including physical characteristics, such as age, strength and physical fitness, and negative attitudes, such as complacency and overconfidence.