Pedestrian slipping and tripping is the commonest cause of injuries in UK workplaces. Each year slips and trips accidents cause well over 11,000 major injuries, more than 80% of which result in fractures. The costs of these accidents to the UK economy and employers have been estimated at £800 million and £500 million, respectively. The overall aim of the slips and trips campaign was to promote the vision that slips and trips should be taken seriously and in proportion to the injuries and losses that they cause.

The resources below can be used in training sessions and awareness raising events to tell people about the ‘Watch Your Step’ Campaign, and inform people about reasonably practicable control measures to prevent slip and trip accidents.