Slips, Trips & Falls

Introduction
 

Slipping or tripping is the most common cause of injury in the UK workplace. In 2009/10, slips, trips and falls resulted in more than 14,000 major injuries and 22,000 injuries leading to an absence of more than three days.
 
Most accidents at work can be avoided with careful housekeeping. Slips, trips and fallsprovides a simple overview of this topic. It helps you identify common causes of each type of accident, and provides tips on how to alert colleagues to potential hazards, and therefore provide a much safer environment.
 

What will you get from this course?
 

When you've completed this course, you'll be able to:

•identify common causes of slips, trips and falls
•raise awareness of these kinds of hazards among your employees, colleagues and managers
•take appropriate action to prevent slips, trips and falls

Course features
 

This course uses audio, onscreen text and animation to maximise your learning. As you're using the course you'll find each lesson is interactive, with activities and simulations to help you through. There are also exercises and quizzes to make sure you get to practise the different areas you're studying.
 
You'll be able to access real life examples, expert advice and tips on how to apply the learning from you course in the real world. There's even a glossary to help you understand any new words you come across so you don't get confused.
 
You can start the course straight away and access it at any time, providing you can use a computer with an internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date of purchase.
 

Modules

•Why does it matter?
•What are the causes of slips, trips and falls?
•How can they be prevented?
•What does the law say?
 

Other courses you might be interested in
 

Introduction to health and safety, Fire safety, Health and safety for employers, Health and safety for employees, Risk assessment