Of all the major accidents at work that are notified to the Health and Safety Inspectorate each year, approximately 17% of these are as a result of slips and trips. In addition, a number of complaints are received from members of the public who have sustained an injury as a result of slipping over.
These type of accidents occur in almost all workplaces and can have serious consequences, including:
- bruising and / or cuts
- muscle damage
- broken bones
- in some cases, fatality
For advice on controlling the risk of slips and trips, download the slips and trips information sheet.
Slips and trips information sheet August 2012
Preventing slips and trips in the workplace on the Health and Safety Executive website
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