Health and Safety Executive

Slips and trips

Protect workers from the most common type of accident

Find out more - about preventing slips and trips in the workplace.

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by industry, includes construction, health and social care, pesticides, oil and gas, agriculture

Topics A to Z

Guidance by topic, includes risk management, RIDDOR, COSHH, asbestos and display screen equipment

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  • RIDDOR

    Some accidents, diseases or near misses must be reported

  • Training and events

    Health and safety courses created and delivered by our experts

  • Apply, notify or report

    Apply for a licence, send us a form or report something in a workplace

  • Notices and convictions

    Find information about convictions and enforcement notices

  • COSHH

    Identify, assess and control risks from hazardous substances

  • The law

    Health and safety at work: criminal and civil law

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Updated: 2026-10-23