Slips, Trips and Falls: how to avoid them in the workplace

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Falls in the workplace remain a significant source of concern, both for employers and enforcing authorities.

The HSE indicates that in the year 2006-2007, 45 people died and 3,351 suffered major injury as a result of falls from height at work. This is the most common kind of accident causing fatal injuries - 22% of the total in the preceding year.

These statistics do not include injuries or fatalities caused by slips, trips or falls caused by defective or unsuitable flooring.

These accidents are the single most common cause of injury in UK workplaces. Avoiding falls should be a major priority for employers and their health and safety advisors.

This applies across the board - a slip on a kitchen floor can lead to very serious injuries, just as serious as those caused by a fall on a construction site.

Knowledge of and compliance with relevant legislation is a key first step to avoiding falls.

This white paper looks at:

• the legislative framework surrounding slips, trips and falls;
• hand rails and stairs;
• falls from heights;
• falls and falling objects;
• ladders; and
• the duties on workers.

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