Slips, Trips and Falls

Course Objective

Slips, trips and falls are the most common of workplace hazards and constitute over a third of all major injuries. This course aims to reduce the number of such injuries in your workplace by increasing awareness of the hazards associated with slips, trips and falls. This course is suitable for personnel in both offshore and onshore working environments, dealing with each environment in respective sections. Based upon legislation and guidance, it provides an overview of slips, trips and falls hazards, and the importance of good housekeeping. This course also briefly describes the hazards of working at height.

Learning Outcomes

• Outline the legislation and guidance that refers to slips, trips and falls
• Outline the impact of slips, trips and falls on accidents statistics
• Give an overview of slips, trips and fall hazards
• Give an overview of slips, trips and fall hazards offshore
• Give an overview of slips, trips and fall hazards in the office and at home
• Give an overview of the importance of good housekeeping
• Outline the typical hazards involved in work at height
• Describe the prevention of falls from height
• Give an overview of ladder safety
• Explain the trailing hand technique

Additional Information

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Knowledge Check: 20 Questions Final Assessment 

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows (7,8,10) and Apple Mac
• Browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Plug-In: Adobe Flash Player required
• Additional Hardware: Please ensure that you have headphones or speakers