Slips and trips remain common workplace accidents and can affect every business. It’s good practice to have a policy on the topic, so why not make use of our new template?
Published 04.07.2012
Tesco has been fined £733,333 after a pensioner broke his hip slipping on a wet floor at one of its stores. What mistakes did the supermarket giant make and what should you do differently?
Published 12.03.2020
KFC’s failure to manage slips and trips in one of their restaurants resulted in two of their staff suffering extremely nasty burns and the chain being prosecuted. What’s different about this case,
and what can you learn from it?
Published 22.05.2006
Slips and trips at work are one of the most common causes of accidents. However, with some diligent management you can reduce the risk considerably. Use our checklist to assist you.
Published 11.02.2021
With wetter months approaching now is a good time to review your policy and procedures for preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace. What should you be considering and are there any further
controls that could be applied?
Published 20.09.2023
The Co-op has been heavily fined following an accident in which a customer was killed in a slipping accident. What happened and what are the lessons for other businesses when managing wet floors?
Published 21.06.2017
With the seasons changing and cold and wet weather on the way, is there anything that you can do to reduce the likelihood of your staff or visitors suffering a slip, trip or fall on your premises?
Published 13.10.2022
With slips and trips being an enforcement “hot topic” you’re concerned about rumours affecting your shiny floors. Surely an inspector can’t expect you to replace your flooring, especially if it’s
new?
Published 10.04.2006
A nightclub has been prosecuted after two of its staff slipped and fell from the top of a bar in separate incidents. What were they doing there in the first place and what charges were brought
against the employer?
Published 10.02.2020
The pub chain Marston’s has just been fined £10,000 following an accident at one of its premises. How did it happen and why have we flagged up this particular case?
Published 16.06.2008