Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common hazards in the workplace and a significant cause of workplace injuries and accidents, often resulting in major injuries like broken bones.

The Slips, Trips & Falls In The Workplace course has been created with businesses in mind and will ensure organisations are able to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. It also aims for a reduction in injuries and unwanted expenses, as well as allowing businesses to meet the legal obligations expected of them.

Who should attend?

Slips, Trips & Falls In The Workplace is suitable for anyone in any workplace.

Pre-requisites

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Course content

This course covers:

•    How serious is the problem?
•    Key legislation - Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and Reporting of Injuries, Diseases Occurrences Regulations 1995 (Updated version released in 2013), The Work at Height Regulations 2005
•    Hazards
•    Responsibilities
•    What is a risk assessment?
•    Risk assessment steps
•    Control measures - slips
•    Control measures - trips
•    Control measures - work at height

Duration

The Slips, Trips & Falls In The Workplace course takes around 30 to 45 to complete. But, as eLearning is self-paced, it depends entirely on your individual learning speed and how quickly you absorb the study material.

Assessment

The end of course test consists of 11 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve an 80% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test as many times as is needed.

Outcome / Next Steps

A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

For those wishing to further their knowledge, Make UK provide a range health and safety courses. Please contact us to learn more.

Delivery method

Online, or eLearning, programmes can be studied at any time, from anywhere, from any device. For this course, you will have 3 months to complete the training.

You can register up to 10 people for Learning when you book online. If you have more than 10 delegates to register, please contact us to discuss multi-delegate eLearning service.

Benefits of Introduction to Slips, Trips & Falls In The Workplace

For the learner
•    Obtain valuable knowledge and skills
•    Help keep yourself and others safe at work
•    Supports academic and career progression

For the business
•    Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house expertise
•    Protect your people from harm
•    Demonstrate your commitment to health and safety, which can help win business

More details

This course is provided by our trusted partner Virtual College.

Slips, Trips & Falls In The Workplace