In 2006/07, 53% (841 of 1561) of major injuries to employees in the health services were as a result of slips or trips.

• Work related sickness and injury statistics in health service

The following links provide information and resources to help prevent these.

• Preventing slips and trips in the workplace
• Health service slips and trips campaign

Research

• Research relevant to slips and trips in health services and social care

Tools

• STEP tool