Health & Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Slips Trips and Falls Training

Cover the everyday hazards behind slips, trips and falls and give employees practical steps to keep floors, footwear and behaviour safer.

  • CPD Accredited
  • CPD Service
Overview

What this course covers

Slips, trips and falls remain one of the most frequent causes of lost-time accidents and reportable injuries in UK workplaces. This course sets out how these incidents typically happen and what the law expects of employers and staff. It also covers everyday measures that reduce risk, from good housekeeping and floor maintenance to wearing suitable footwear.

Suitable for induction sessions or as a periodic refresher, it helps every employee spot hazards before they cause harm. Learners also understand their own part in keeping shared spaces safe for colleagues and visitors.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain why slips, trips and falls are a serious workplace risk
  • Identify common causes and hazard types in the workplace
  • Recognise how legislation applies to slip and trip prevention
  • Apply good housekeeping practices to reduce hazards
  • Describe how footwear and personal behaviour affect safety
  • Identify practical steps to make shared spaces safer
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • All employees across any sector
  • Staff completing induction training
  • Managers and duty holders with legal responsibilities
  • Facilities and premises teams
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Why slips, trips and falls matter at work
  2. 02 The law and current legislation
  3. 03 How slips, trips and falls happen
  4. 04 Good housekeeping and floor quality
  5. 05 Footwear and personal responsibility
  6. 06 Safety precautions and workplace improvements
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners can identify common hazards and the correct precautions before the certificate is issued.

Certificate

What learners receive

Successful learners receive a personalised certificate worth 1 CPD hour, ready to download straight away.

Aligned with
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Slips Trips and Falls Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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