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
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
Liquid spillages and wet floors are a much overlooked workplace menace. Use our spill assessment and response document to help you through the steps to understanding, controlling and preparing for
the unexpected.
Published 29.01.2007
Network Rail says it has paid out almost £1 million in compensation for slips, trips and falls at its stations across the UK in just five years. What can be done to limit similar risks in your own
business?
Published 10.10.2019
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
You’ve noticed that when there’s a spill in a supermarket, staff are called to the scene immediately as if it’s a real emergency. But trying to do the same in other types of workplace seems
impossible. What are the options?
Published 03.01.2012
You have taken on new premises with a mix of external surfaces, some of which are hazardous. As you don’t have the budget to get it all fixed right away what can you do to reduce the risk?
Published 08.11.2018
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
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
It’s an annual problem - how far do you go with gritting or snow clearance and what are the liability issues following an accident?
Published 11.01.2007