Slips, Trips and Falls
Reducing Workplace Injuries Through Practical Prevention and Legal Awareness
About This Course
This slips, trips and falls course explains why slips, trips and falls account for a significant proportion of non-fatal workplace injuries in the UK. Learners will understand why these incidents occur, the legal responsibilities involved, and the practical steps that can significantly reduce risk. The course includes real-world examples, clear prevention strategies, and a final module focused on management responsibility and workplace safety systems.
Key Facts
Warning Signs & Statistics
Understand how frequently slips, trips and falls occur and why they remain one of the most common causes of injury.
Legal Responsibilities
Learn how workplace legislation applies and what duty of care means in practice.
Real-World Incidents
Explore genuine examples where failures led to injury — and how they could have been prevented.
Practical Prevention
Simple, low-cost changes that significantly reduce risk in most workplaces.
Management Controls
How policies, procedures and safety systems reduce incidents long-term.
What You'll Learn
- Recognise slips, trips and falls as distinct workplace hazards
- Understand the legal duties of employers and employees
- Identify common slip and trip hazards and their root causes
- Carry out task analysis to assess slip and trip risks
- Apply practical control measures to reduce incidents
- Understand how safety management systems support risk reduction
Who should take this course
- Anyone who needs to recognise hazards and work safely day to day.
- Those responsible for monitoring working conditions and addressing risks.
- Individuals responsible for implementing safety systems and compliance
- Anyone involved in workplace risk assessment and accident prevention
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 – Serious Facts and the Law
An overview of accident statistics, legal duties and employer responsibilities
Module 2 – Slip Hazards: Causes and Controls
Common causes of slips and practical measures to reduce risk.
Module 3 – Trip Hazards: Causes and Controls
Identification of trip hazards and how to eliminate or manage them.
Module 4 – Management Issues
How policies, procedures and safety management systems support prevention
Module 5 – Final Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The principles apply across offices, retail, hospitality, warehouses and other workplaces
While not mandatory by name, this training supports an employer’s legal duty to manage slip, trip and fall risks under UK health and safety legislation.
Yes. The course is designed to be completed in short sessions and can be paused and resumed at any time.