Slips, Trips & Falls Safety Training

Course Overview

Why This Course?

Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries and accidents worldwide. These incidents can lead to serious injuries, lost productivity, increased insurance costs, and even fatalities. This course is designed to raise awareness, educate employees and employers on hazard recognition, and promote best practices to prevent such accidents.

Whether you work in an office, industrial site, retail environment, or construction, understanding how to identify and mitigate risks related to slips, trips, and falls is crucial for creating a safer workplace.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding Slips, Trips, and Falls: Definitions, common causes, and types of accidents.
• Hazard Identification: How to spot potential slip, trip, and fall hazards in various work environments.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluating the severity and likelihood of hazards to prioritize safety measures.
• Preventive Measures: Best practices including housekeeping, floor maintenance, proper footwear, and environmental controls.
• Workplace Controls: Use of signage, barriers, and anti-slip coatings.
• Ergonomics and Personal Safety: How body mechanics and proper techniques can reduce injury risk.
• Incident Reporting and Investigation: Procedures to report and analyze incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Response: What to do if a slip, trip, or fall occurs.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Overview of OSHA or relevant local regulations related to slips, trips, and falls.

Benefits of the Course

• Improved Safety Culture: Empower employees to recognize and address hazards proactively.
• Reduced Accident Rates: Lower the frequency of slips, trips, and falls leading to injuries.
• Cost Savings: Minimize costs related to medical treatment, insurance claims, and downtime.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety regulations.
• Increased Awareness: Equip staff with knowledge to maintain safe environments for themselves and others.
• Boosted Morale: A safer workplace increases employee confidence and satisfaction.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels and departments.
• Safety officers and managers.
• Facility and maintenance staff.
• Human resources professionals.
• Supervisors and team leaders.
• Contractors and temporary workers.

Career and Professional Development

This training enhances your professional skill set by deepening your knowledge of workplace safety. It can serve as a foundation for careers in:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Risk Management
• Facility Management
• Human Resources
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
• Industrial and Construction Safety

Completion of this course may also count toward certification or continuing education credits in safety management.

Additional Topics (Optional)

• Seasonal and weather-related hazards (e.g., wet floors, icy conditions).
• Psychological factors contributing to accidents (fatigue, distractions).
• Technology and innovations in slip and fall prevention.
• Customizing safety programs for specific industries.