In 2003/04, 151 slip and trip accidents to welders were reported to HSE. This represents over 13% of all the accidents to welders. A significant number of these were major injuries.
Companies who manage their slip and trip risks effectively can virtually eliminate these types of accidents. We have analysed where most slip and trip accidents happen in the printing and publishing industries and identified the main causes. If you concentrate on these areas, and tackle these causes, you will go a long way to controlling your slipping and tripping risks.
The HSE free leaflet Preventing Slips and Trips at Work [220kb]
provides further information which employers should consider when making
an assessment of slipping and tripping risks.