Description

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The Slips, Trips and Falls eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the common causes of slips, trips and falls in the workplace and the practical measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

The course explores hazards including wet or contaminated surfaces, poor housekeeping, uneven flooring, trailing cables and unsuitable access routes. Learners will consider their responsibilities for recognising and reporting hazards, maintaining safe working areas and taking appropriate action when slip, trip or fall risks are identified.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels.
• New starters requiring general workplace safety awareness.
• Employees working in offices, warehouses, retail or industrial environments.
• Agricultural and outdoor workers.
• Cleaning and maintenance personnel.
• Managers and supervisors.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of slip, trip and fall prevention in the workplace.

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What You Will Learn

• Common causes of slips, trips and falls.
• Understanding how slips, trips and falls can result in workplace injuries.
• Recognising surfaces and conditions that may create a slipping hazard.
• Identifying wet, contaminated or slippery floors.
• Recognising trip hazards within workplace environments.
• Understanding the risks associated with uneven or damaged surfaces.
• Recognising hazards created by trailing cables and temporary equipment.
• Understanding the importance of good workplace housekeeping.
• Keeping walkways, corridors and access routes clear.
• Storing equipment, materials and other items appropriately.
• Managing spillages promptly and appropriately.
• Using warning signs and barriers where required.
• Recognising the importance of suitable flooring and floor maintenance.
• Considering changes in floor level and surface type.
• Understanding how lighting and visibility can affect the risk of falls.
• Maintaining safe access to workplaces and work areas.
• Recognising hazards associated with stairs and steps.
• Using handrails where provided.
• Avoiding carrying items that unnecessarily obstruct vision.
• Understanding the importance of suitable workplace footwear.
• Recognising how weather conditions can affect outdoor surfaces.
• Considering mud, water, ice and other outdoor slip hazards.
• Taking additional precautions where conditions increase the risk of slipping or falling.
• Recognising unsafe methods of accessing items at height.
• Using appropriate access equipment rather than unsuitable objects.
• Reporting damaged flooring, stairs, lighting or access routes.
• Reporting slip, trip and fall hazards promptly.
• Understanding the importance of reporting accidents and near misses.
• Following workplace risk assessments and control measures.
• Contributing to a clean, organised and safe working environment.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not replace workplace-specific risk assessments, appropriate control measures, safe systems of work or any practical or task-specific training required for particular workplace activities.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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