Slippery, uneven, or damaged traffic routes, pathways or surfaces could lead to slips, trips and falls potentially leading to injury.
Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work. On average, they cause 40 per cent of all reported major injuries and can also lead to other types of serious accidents, for example falls from height. Slips and trips are also the most reported injury to members of the public.
What can staff do to prevent slips and trips?
In all workplaces:
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If you have an accident or a near miss, make sure you report it promptly. This information can be used to prevent future accidents
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If you see a spillage, clean it up or make arrangements for it to be cleaned
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Report any damaged floors or mats
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Play your part and keep the workplace tidy
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If you see items on the floor where someone could trip over them, remove them, or arrange for them to be removed or for the situation to be made safe
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If you are given Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), wear it and look after it. Report any faults or damage to and arrange for it to be replaced
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Tell your line manager about any work situation that you think could be dangerous, or if you notice that something has gone wrong with their health and safety arrangements.
Look at the Health and Safety Executive leaflet for more information
There is also a homepage that lists the range of Health and Safety risks identified as relevant to the University's activities and facilities, together with information on the University's policies and arrangements on how these risks are to be managed and controlled.
