Slips and trips
This site provides information on slips and trips in the workplace. It offers employers,workers, architects and designers advice and guidance to comply with health and safety law.
Health and safety made simple
This site is for employers and those who want some basic information on what they must do to make sure their businesses comply with health and safety law.
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Case studies
- Leading energy company tackles slips and trips
- Famous UK biscuit company looks at ways to reduce slips and trip incidents in the workplace
- Serious burn injuries lead to serious fine for fast food restaurant
- Poor housekeeping causes trip accident
- 16 year old employee flash fries arm in 360F oil following slip
- Chef slips and suffers severe arm burns from hot oil
Causes and prevention
Slip and trip accidents happen for a number of reasons. The following model will help you understand the factors that can contribute to slip accidents and the action to take to prevent them.