Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Training

Introduction

DID YOU KNOW that over 8,000 people a year in the UK suffer major injuries due to slips or trips in the workplace? Even more alarming, falls from height remain one of the leading causes of fatal workplace accidents.

Preventing these accidents isn’t just good practice — it’s a legal and moral responsibility.

This Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness Course provides vital training for recognising, preventing, and managing the risks associated with these common workplace hazards. It equips learners with the knowledge to identify potential dangers, understand how and why they occur, and introduces them to the basics of carrying out a risk assessment.

By raising awareness and promoting safe behaviour, this course helps create a safer working environment for everyone.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for both employers and employees across all industries. Whether you work in an office, a kitchen, a salon, or on a construction site, the risks of slips, trips, and falls are real — and preventable.

Industries particularly suited to this training include:

Catering and baking
Cleaning services
Beauty and hairdressing
Engineering and manufacturing
Vehicle repair and paintwork
Welding and fabrication
Offshore oil and gas
Printing and publishing
Woodworking and carpentry
Agriculture and farming

No prior knowledge is required — the course is written at an introductory level and is suitable for any member of staff regardless of their role or experience.

Course Objectives

By completing this course, learners will:

Understand what causes slips, trips, and falls
Identify high-risk areas and conditions in the workplace
Recognise the behaviours and habits that contribute to accidents
Learn basic steps for conducting a risk assessment
Understand their responsibilities under health and safety legislation
Know how to take preventative actions and report hazards

Course Content Overview (Videos)

Video 1: Introduction to Slips, Trips and Falls

⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds

Overview of the issue and statistics
Common causes of slips, trips, and falls
Environmental and physical hazards
Legal duties and responsibilities

Video 2: The Behaviours

⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 25 seconds

How human behaviour contributes to accidents
Importance of awareness and communication
Preventative measures and practical examples
Encouraging a culture of safety

Assessment and Certification

After completing the course, learners may take a short knowledge check to reinforce learning. Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their understanding of slip, trip, and fall prevention — useful for personal records and workplace compliance.

Benefits of This Course

Promotes a safer working environment for all
Helps reduce workplace injuries and absences
Supports compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other UK regulations
Applies across industries and roles
Easy to complete in under 15 minutes