To tackle slips and trips successfully in your workplace you need to; put in place an effective management system, carry out regular risk assessments, make sure you are aware of the relevant laws and regulations.
All employers have to assess the risks to employees and others who may be affected by their work, e.g. visitors and members of the public. This helps to find out what needs to be done to control the risk. It is also needed to satisfy the law.
Read more about where to start.
A good management system will help you to identify problem areas, decide what to do, act on decisions made and check that the steps taken have been effective.
Read more about management systems.
For slip and trip risks to be adequately controlled you need to undertake a risk assessment.
Read more about assessing the risk of slips and trips.
Employers have to ensure their employees and anyone else who could be affected by their work (such as visitors, members of the public, patients etc.), are kept safe from harm and that their health is not affected. Employers have to adhere to the relevant laws and standards when it comes to managing slips and trips on their premises.
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