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Get a grip: Stop slips & trips
Don’t underestimate slips, trips and falls.
Slips, trips and falls account for about one fifth of all notified accidents
44% of Injuries Board employer liability awards were for slips, trips and falls (2008)
One in five slips, trips or falls results in an absence over a month
Half of workers surveyed believed it is their company’s responsibility (not theirs) to prevent slips and trips
Employers, senior managers and employees all have responsibilities to control risks from slips, trips and falls.
Key areas for slips, trips and falls include Spills, High-risk areas, Over-used signs, Environmental cleanliness and Shoes. You can recall these with the acronym SHOES.
