Slips and Trips – Refresher

Course Description

 

This refresher course revisits the fundamental risks, causes, and prevention strategies related to workplace slips and trips. Delivered online, the module reinforces how small changes in behaviour, housekeeping, and environment can dramatically reduce the likelihood of falls. Learners will be reminded of legal duties, the importance of good maintenance, and the role they play in keeping working areas safe, helping to embed a culture of proactive risk management.

Who is this for?

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, and safety representatives who have previously taken slips and trips training and need a refresher. It’s relevant for people in any role or industry, such as offices, retail, manufacturing, or hospitality, where slip and trip hazards exist. Whether you're responsible for walking routes, cleaning areas, or managing premises, this course helps you stay alert and competent in preventing common accidents.

Course Content:

• Overview of slips, trips, and falls: definitions and common incidents
• Legal responsibilities under health & safety legislation
• Why slips and trips happen: contributing factors (flooring, footwear, contamination, lighting)
• The “slip potential” concept: how contaminants and surface properties increase risk
• Good housekeeping practices: keeping floors clear, managing spills, removing obstacles
• Correct footwear: how footwear choice can reduce risk
• Maintenance and floor design: maintaining safe surfaces, appropriate cleaning techniques
• Risk assessment for slip and trip hazards: identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks
• Behavioural change and reporting: encouraging staff to report hazards and adopt safer behaviours
• Real-life scenarios / case studies to help consolidate learning
• End-of-course multiple-choice test to check understanding

Course Benefits:

• Reinforce their awareness of common slip and trip risks in the workplace
• Update themselves on how to effectively prevent incidents through good housekeeping, footwear selection, and risk assessment
• Understand the importance of maintenance, cleaning, and environmental design in reducing hazards
• Encourage a proactive safety culture by promoting reporting and behaviour change
• Reduce the risk of injury, lost work time, and associated costs
• Provide evidence of up-to-date training, which supports audits, compliance, and health and safety records