Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

1.05

SLIPS AND TRIPS PREVENTION

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure the group are aware of the risks associated with slips and trips and how to clean up a spillage

TRAINING AIDS:  A mop and bucket filled with water; a wet floor warning sign and paper towel  Reference Aid: Slips and Trips Prevention section of the Safety Manual (3.27)  Reference Aid: PPE section of the Safety Manual (3.24)  Slips and Trips Prevention Site Specific Risk Assessments (see Legal Certificates and Risk Assessment Manual) TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate the correct way to clean the floor whilst referring to these training notes

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What are the common reasons for customers and people we work with slipping down and tripping over on our premises? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWERS:  Build up of grease and trodden food on the kitchen floor.  Spillages causing floors to become slippery.  Ice on path ways around the building.  Rubbish left on walkways.  Delivered goods not put away.  Inappropriate footwear.  Wires left trailing.

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM:

Accidents resulting from slips and trips are by far our largest accident category and not only cause pain and distress for the person involved in the accident, but cost our company millions of pounds in lost working hours and civil claims every year. The vast majority of these accidents can be prevented. [ At this point go through and explain any procedures contained in your site specific Slips and Trips Prevention risk assessments.] ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What actions can we take to reduce the risk of customers and ourselves slipping and falling? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Ensure that all spillages are cleared up immediately.  The yellow floor warning sign must be placed next to a spillage until the area is dry, even a thin film of water can lead to slips.

Safety Assurance March 2016

H & S Training 1.05