Slips, Trips And Falls Training

Course Overview:
This Slips, Trips & Falls Training provides essential knowledge and skills to help prevent workplace injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls. Participants will learn how to identify hazards, implement control measures, and create a safer work environment. The course covers key topics including risk assessment, floor safety, cleaning practices, and compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 in the Republic of Ireland.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding Slips, Trips, and Falls: Learn the causes and consequences of these common workplace accidents.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying hazards and assessing risks to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
• Flooring and Cleaning: Best practices for maintaining safe floor surfaces and effective cleaning routines.
• Footwear: The importance of appropriate footwear and how to select slip-resistant shoes.
• Maintenance and Housekeeping: Ensuring walkways are clear, well-maintained, and free from hazards.
• Human Factors: Understanding how behavior and awareness can reduce the risk of accidents.
• Emergency Procedures: Responding to incidents and implementing corrective actions.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees and supervisors responsible for workplace safety.
• Health and safety officers and facility managers.
• Anyone involved in risk assessment or maintaining a safe work environment.

Course Benefits:

• Compliance: Ensures adherence to Irish health and safety regulations.
• Safety: Reduces the risk of workplace injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls.
• Awareness: Increases employee awareness of hazards and safe practices.
• Cost Savings: Helps prevent lost workdays and associated costs from workplace accidents.

Certification:
Participants receive a Certificate of Training upon successful completion of the course, valid for the required period as per Irish regulations.