Slips and trips risk management

Slips and trips are some of the most common causes of claims. Our guidance outlines what you may be able to do to protect people.

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Slips & trips

Managing slips and trips

Slips and trips are one of the most common causes of injury in many workplaces. Whilst most of these are minor, others can be severe and cause disruption to your organisation.

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Slips and trips in churches

Our data tells us that slips and trips are the most common causes of injury in churches. Most are minor, however others can be quite severe and sometimes even disabling.

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Building design

How subtle and sympathetic changes to a building’s design can help to prevent slips and trips.

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Cleaning

How efficient and effective cleaning methods can help to prevent slips and trips.

Slips & trips

The environment and contamination

How environmental conditions and contamination can be managed to reduce the risk of slips and trips.

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Slips and trips at historic properties

Historic properties can present different slip and trip hazards to modern buildings and can challenge standard preventative methods, often due to the fabric of the building or design constraints.

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