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Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Course

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Course information
  • Certificate on Successful Completion
  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 30 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

Our online Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Training course introduces learners to the common hazards and risks associated with slips, trips and falls in the workplace and everyday environments. From wet floors and uneven surfaces to obstructed walkways, recognising these hazards is an important step towards preventing accidents and injuries.

This introductory awareness course helps learners understand the factors that contribute to slips, trips and falls and the practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risks. Through workplace examples and real-life scenarios, learners will develop a greater awareness of potential hazards and how safer working practices can help prevent accidents.

Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries. By improving hazard awareness and encouraging preventive action, this training helps employees contribute to a safer working environment for themselves and others.

  • Work towards compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation
  • Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
  • Assured by RoSPA & Accredited by CPD
  • Certificate on successful completion
  • Course duration: 30 minutes
  • Unlimited resits at no cost

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Who is this Online Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness for?

This online course is suitable for employees across all industries, regardless of their job role or experience. It provides introductory knowledge to help individuals recognise common workplace hazards and understand how to prevent accidents.

The training is particularly beneficial for new starters, general employees, warehouse and factory workers, and cleaning and facilities staff.

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  • Slips Trips and Falls Training Course - Introduction Screen
  • Slips Trips and Falls Training Course - Floor Installation
  • Slips Trips and Falls Training Course - Falls Accidents

Course Aim

The aim of this Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness course is to provide learners with an introductory understanding of the factors that contribute to workplace accidents and the importance of recognising unsafe conditions.

Learners will gain knowledge of common hazards, how everyday working practices can increase the risk of injury, and the simple preventive measures that can help maintain a safer working environment.

For those looking to develop their knowledge further, our Slips, Trips and Falls – Understanding course provides more detailed training on workplace risks and accident prevention.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

  • Give some recent RIDDOR accident statistics for slips, trips and falls
  • List the main Regulations relevant to workplace safety
  • Identify what legal ‘punishments’ the HSE can enforce
  • Recognise the 5 steps of a risk assessment
  • Identify the responsibilities of everyone in the workplace

 

Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

  • An Introduction to awareness cours fpr Slips, Trips and Falls

    This section covers an introduction to slips, trips and falls, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) along with statistics for slips, trips and falls and when and what should be recorded.

  • Module 1 - Workplace Regulations

    This section covers what regulations cover workplaces with regards to safety including, The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Working at Height Regulations 2005 (amended 2007).

  • Module 2 - Risk Assessments

    This section covers hazards and risk definitions, what the HSE advise as the 5 steps that should be carried out when completing a Risk Assessment. The module then explores who constitutes the role of ‘competent person’ and the responsibilities of workers and managers/supervisors.

  • Module 3 - Slips, Trips and Falls / Using ladders

    This final section covers what would constitute a slip, trip or fall and potential reasons for their occurrence. Moving on we will then look at the safe use of ladders and stepladders whilst working at height.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Certification

Our entire library of training courses is accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This training course and its content has also been assured by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Slips, Trips and Falls Training (Awareness) - Certificate Example

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.

Common Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Training Questions.

Employees should ideally complete Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Training when joining an organisation, particularly as part of their workplace health and safety induction.

Additional training may also be appropriate when:

  • Changing job roles: Employees take on new responsibilities or begin working in unfamiliar environments.
  • Workplace changes: New equipment, altered layouts or changes to working procedures introduce different hazards.
  • Following an incident: A slip, trip, fall or near miss identifies a need to improve employee awareness.

Employers should determine when training is necessary based on workplace risks and employees' existing knowledge and experience.

Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Training is not specifically required by UK law. However, employers have a legal responsibility to provide appropriate information, instruction and training to help protect employees from workplace hazards.

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must take reasonably practicable steps to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 also require employers to provide suitable health and safety training where necessary.

For example, employees working in areas where spillages, obstructed walkways or changing floor conditions present a risk may require appropriate instruction on recognising and responding to these hazards.

Although this particular course is not mandatory, awareness training can help employers support their legal responsibilities and promote safer working practices.


The Importance of Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness,

Yes. Slips, trips and falls can occur in workplaces generally considered low-risk, including offices, retail stores and other indoor working environments.

Even where there are few obvious hazards, everyday activities can introduce unexpected risks. For example, an office employee may trip over a loose cable beneath a desk, while someone entering a reception area could slip on rainwater brought in from outside.

These incidents can occur during routine activities, particularly in familiar surroundings where employees may be less likely to notice changing conditions.

Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Training helps employees recognise that hazards are not limited to high-risk environments and that remaining alert to everyday risks is important in any workplace.

Employees can help prevent slips, trips and falls by following safe working practices and taking simple precautions during their daily activities.

Practical preventive measures can include:

  • Good housekeeping
  • Suitable footwear
  • Using designated walkways
  • Working safely
  • Following workplace procedures

By adopting these everyday practices, employees can help reduce the likelihood of accidents and contribute to a safer working environment.

When an employee identifies a slip or trip hazard, they should take appropriate action to prevent themselves or others from being injured.

The following steps can help:

  • 1. Assess the immediate danger: Avoid the hazardous area and consider whether other people may be at risk.
  • 2. Report the hazard – Inform a supervisor, manager or designated responsible person in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 3. Take appropriate action if safe: Remove minor obstructions or address simple hazards where authorised and safe to do so.
  • 4. Warn others: Use appropriate warning signs or barriers where available and authorised, particularly if the hazard cannot be removed immediately.
  • 5. Follow up where necessary: Ensure the concern has been passed to the appropriate person so suitable corrective action can be taken.

Employees should never attempt to resolve a hazard if doing so would expose them or others to additional risks.

Workplace Scenario
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A Trip Caused by Poor Storage

Situation

An employee enters a poorly lit storeroom to collect supplies. One of the overhead lights has stopped working, making it difficult to see a small change in floor level near the entrance.

What went wrong?

The employee failed to notice the change in floor level, caught their foot on the raised surface and fell. The faulty lighting had not been reported, allowing the hazard to remain unaddressed.

Key takeaway

Poor lighting can make workplace hazards difficult to identify. Employees should report faulty lighting promptly and avoid using poorly illuminated areas where they cannot move safely.

Workplace Scenario

A Slip Caused by Unsuitable Footwear

Situation

An employee working in a food preparation area wears shoes with smooth, worn soles. During their shift, they walk across a floor where small amounts of grease and moisture are sometimes present.

What went wrong?

The employee's footwear provided insufficient grip for the working conditions. When walking across a slightly greasy section of flooring, they lost their footing and slipped, narrowly avoiding a serious injury.

Key takeaway

Footwear should be suitable for the working environment and provide appropriate slip resistance. Employees should check their footwear for wear and report concerns about slippery floor conditions.

Workplace Scenario

A Fall on an Outdoor Access Route

Situation

An employee walks across an outdoor pathway to reach another building on site. Overnight temperatures have fallen below freezing, leaving a thin layer of ice on part of the route.

What went wrong?

The icy surface had not been identified or treated, and the employee was unaware of the conditions. While crossing the pathway, they slipped and fell.

Key takeaway

Outdoor access routes can become hazardous when weather conditions change. Employees should remain alert to slippery surfaces, use designated safe routes and report untreated areas so appropriate precautions can be taken.

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  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 30 Minutes
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