Slips and Trips - Falls Prevention
Live Online
24 November 2022
Introduction
Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of major injuries
in the workplace. These injuries can be devastating for the
individual involved and they generate a huge financial burden on
industry. Almost all slips and trips can be prevented, often with
simple inexpensive interventions.
Slips and trips can happen for a number of reasons, but all too
frequently people jump to conclusions about why they happen rather
than looking for the true cause, or assume that it is 'just one of
those things' and do nothing.
The biggest challenges when trying to reduce slips in the
workplace are knowing where to get reliable information on
flooring, understanding the ins and outs of cleaning, and knowing
how to select footwear. Understanding the science behind slips and
trips makes it easier to identify the true cause of a fall and
prevent future incidents.
This course will help you understand the causes of slips, trips
and falls, and highlight successful interventions that offer a
great starting point for organisations looking to reduce falls. It
is delivered by experts in accident investigation and has a
practical focus on understanding the causes of slips, trips and
falls and reducing the risk of future incidents.
Previous attendees of our slip, trip and fall training courses
have reported a reduction in incidents of up to 50%.
Course includes
- Why people slip - the slip potential model
- Characterising flooring, which tests work, which don't and
why
- The role of contamination in slip accidents
- The effect that good and bad cleaning techniques can have on
slips
- How footwear can help in reducing slip accidents
- Preventing trips
- The causes of stair falls and how to reduce the risk
There will also be an opportunity to visit the Falls Prevention
Team laboratory and see slip testing in action.
Who should attend
Anyone who is involved in managing slips and trips, particularly
those responsible for selecting flooring or footwear in their
business. Employees involved in critical operations such as
cleaning.
The course can also be tailored to suit all businesses and
employees. Bespoke versions of this course for specific
organisations can be developed on request.
Live Online Course Information
All you'll need is an internet-connected computer, laptop or
tablet plus webcam and microphone. We do not recommend using a
smartphone. Before you book, you can check that you meet the
Zoom System Requirements and run a diagnostic test to ensure the
software is compatible with your firewall settings - if it doesn't
work, try adjusting your settings or contact your IT department
about permitting the website.
Printed course material will be delivered direct to your door
and even include a little treat for you to enjoy on your coffee
break!
If you would like training delivered specifically for your
organisation we can use other platforms such as MSTeams, so please
get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Cost
The cost of this course is £525 per person (includes course
notes and certificate of attendance).
Book Course
Please note that all courses must be paid for via credit
card at the time of booking.
For further dates and additional information email: hsetraining@hse.gov.uk or
contact the Training and Events Team at HSE directly on +44 (0)203
028 3704.
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