Slips, Trips and Falls

Overview

We all like to watch those TV shows of people having mild slipping accidents, right? You know the ones: People are given a set amount of cash and the show uses the clip of someone falling over for the next 30 years. From brides slipping over on a dance floor, to a toddler tripping over a yapping dog; they're all great, aren't they? It's not so funny when the person slipping and injuring themselves is you though. Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of major injuries in the workplace. Imagine the potential weeks of agony, and time off work, possibly unpaid. Maybe even life-changing injuries, too. Or being responsible for those injuries happening to your colleagues' It's time we started taking slips, trips, and falls more seriously. You can start by taking this course.

Outline Learning Objectives

  • Identify the common causes of slips and trips
  • Recognise the regulatory requirements that cover you
  • Define good and bad practices
  • Explain the consequences of slips and trips injuries

Why take this course?

From the office to the warehouse, if we're at work, we could all use this training. Most slips, trips, and falls can be easily avoided, with care. This course explains how, and the consequences of not doing so. As an individual or a representative of a company, it's beneficial to take this training to avoid costly and painful injuries.