Slips and trips are the single most common cause of accidents, making up 32% of all non-fatal injuries to employees in the UK and causing 20% of the injuries that keep people off work for more than three days. While you might just get away with a bruise (and a bruised ego), unfortunately not everyone is so lucky, with broken bones, head injuries, back pain, dislocations and soft tissue injuries all common outcomes from a slip or trip at work.
In this thirty-five-minute course, you’ll learn about the main causes of these types of accidents, the legislation designed to keep you safe at work, and the steps we can all take as employers and employees to minimise the risk of slips and trips.
“When designing Slips and Trips Essentials, I wanted to keep things practical, engaging, and easy to follow. The course uses animations, interactive elements and relatable examples to help you spot potential hazards and take simple steps to stay safe at work. It’s all about making safety something you can actually apply, not just read about.” – Rachel, Learning Designer
In the first topic, Introduction, you’ll start by learning about the mechanics behind how and why slips and trips can cause us to lose our balance. You’ll also find out about the kinds of injuries that can occur, and the consequences for individuals and workplaces, including an overview of related law.
After the introductory topic lays the groundwork, the common hazards topic covers the main causes of slips and trips at work, including environmental factors like poor lighting, wet surfaces or uneven flooring – and behavioural factors like inattention or poor housekeeping.
The final topic, reducing risk, sets out the ways we can all take proactive steps to prevent accidents at work, whether by implementing measures in the workplace and creating a culture of safety, simply keeping things tidy, or by choosing appropriate footwear.
The course ends with a short assessment that checks your understanding of the learning objectives covered.
If you’re a Nimble+ customer, this course is available to you free of charge as part of your annual licence. Simply contact your Customer Success Manager and ask for it to be added to your account. Like all the courses in the Nimble Essentials range, it’s ready to use straight away.
For all other customers, the Slips and Trips Essentials course is £13.99 per learner per year and available from our marketplace here.
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