Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries, responsible for over half of major injuries in 2013/14. They often occur due to poor housekeeping practices like leaving cables, rubbish or spills on the floor. To prevent injuries, everyone must keep their work areas clear and clean up immediately after making a mess. Proper lighting and footwear can also help reduce risks.

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Slips, trips and falls
Slips and trips are some of the
most common causes of injury
in the workplace.
Take care.........

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Slips, trips and falls - The facts
• Falls from height and slips, trips and falls are associated with more fatalities and major injuries
than any other injury kind.
• In 2013/14 they were responsible for more than half (57%) of all major injuries.
• 986,000 working days were lost during 2013/14 because of Slips and Trips
• 567,000 working days were lost during the same period because of Falls.

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Who is responsible?
• EVERYONE! Most injuries from Slips and Trips occur because of poor housekeeping
How do slips, trips and falls occur?
• Coiled cables
• Rubbish
• Trailing Cables
• Working in poor light
• Unsuitable footwear
• Change from dry to wet weather

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What can you do about it?
• Clear up waste material as you create it
• Do not leave tools, equipment or unused material lying around
• Ensure materials are in the correct area
• Clear up any spillages immediately
• Beware of the risks whilst working on winter mornings, afternoons and evenings make sure that there is adequate
light.
Remember?
• Clear up as you go and don’t cause anyone to be injured
• Report all incidents no matter how unimportant you think it is
• All Near Misses also need to be reported.
• By working together you will make a difference

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What can you do about it?
• Clear up waste material as you create it
• Do not leave tools, equipment or unused material lying around
• Ensure materials are in the correct area
• Clear up any spillages immediately
• Beware of the risks whilst working on winter mornings, afternoons and evenings make sure that there is adequate light.
Remember?
• Clear up as you go and don’t cause anyone to be injured
• Rubbish
• Trailing Cables
• Working in poor light
• Unsuitable footwear
• Change from dry