Ice build up

Ice on floors is a slip risk, so prevent it where you can. For cold stores, keep doors closed and in good condition and always clear ice away quickly and effectively if you cannot stop it from forming.

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Housekeeping

An unexpected obstacle in your path can cause a bad trip and fall. It is important to keep walkways clear, so make sure boxes, bags, cables and other obstacles aren’t left hanging around. Deliveries should be put into proper storage as quickly as possible and pallets or packaging cleared away.

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Reaching high shelves

Many injuries are caused by climbing on shelving. A little thought and the proper equipment could easily prevent these shattered lives.

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Slippery floors

People rarely slip on clean, dry floors; stopping food oils etc from getting onto your floor can help you to stop slips. Look at the way in which your staff work, can it be improved? Are taps and outlets best positioned? Do you use trays and lids to stop and contain spills?

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Footwear

Many businesses have to deal with slippery surfaces as part of the environment they work in. This often causes slips and falls, but these can be stopped. Just by introducing the correct footwear you can avoid slips in your workplace.

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Train your staff

Slips and trips can happen to anyone. People unfamiliar with a workplace or who are not aware of hazards are especially vulnerable. Look for hazards and identify solutions, consult and train your workers to ensure everyone is protected.

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Print a poster

If you’ve seen our new adverts you’ll know they’re great for highlighting what can happen if someone slips, trips or falls where you work. So why not download a poster for free now and put it up in your workplace?

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