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HS5 - Avoiding Slips Trips and Falls

HS5 - Avoiding Slips Trips and Falls

Overview - HS5 - Avoiding Slips Trips and Falls

Having completed this course, you will be able to make your workplace safer by:

  • identifying slip and trip risks, and alerting your employer and/or colleagues, where appropriate
  • initiating action to prevent slips, trips and falls

The Health and Safety Executive states that over one third of all major injuries reported to them each year is the result of a trip leading to a fall. Slips and trips are the most common cause of non-fatal major injuries in both the manufacturing and service industries, and account for over half of all reported injuries to members of the public on business premises. These statistics provide powerful proof of the dangers presented by trips and falls and this course will enable you to protect yourself, colleagues and visitors in your workplace.

The cost of slips, trips and falls to employers is around £300,000,000 every year in lost production and associated costs. This is a massive expense to industry and commerce that could be better spent increasing profits, improving staff benefits and boosting the economy. This course is a crucial first step in making the workplace safer, and creating accident-related cost-savings for your organisation.

The course is divided into 6 sections covering the following areas:

  • why slips, trips and falls are an issue for everyone
  • what the law says
  • how slips, trips and falls happen
  • preventing slips, trips and falls: good housekeeping; floor quality; footwear; taking care of yourself
  • safety precautions
  • ear plugs and defenders

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 40 mins. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn procedures and techniques necessary to prevent slips, trips and falls.

Entry Requirements

None

Cost

£40.00 + VAT (£48.00 inc. VAT)

Discounts are available for multiple purchases - phone 01943 605976, or email info@virtual-college.co.uk for details

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