An introduction to slips and trips

Most slips occur in wet or contaminated conditions. Most trips are due to poor housekeeping. The solutions to both are often simple and cost effective. A suitable assessment of the risks should identify the necessary controls and these should include (in no particular order):

• prevention of contamination
• management of spillages and cleaning regimes
• effective matting systems
• choice of suitable footwear
• design of workplace and work activities
• maintenance of plant and the work environment
• specification of appropriate flooring
• housekeeping
• effective training and supervision

• Return to further information page