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EH&S, 15 minutes, self-paced

Slips, Trips and Falls

Prevent common workplace injuries from slips, trips, and falls

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Part of the compliance library: free for every employee at any company size.

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Who it is for

Any employee who moves around a facility, and especially frontline workers in warehouses, kitchens, retail floors, and production areas where footing changes constantly. It is also a fast refresher for supervisors who need to model and enforce housekeeping habits.

What you will learn

  • Spot the everyday conditions that cause slips, trips, and falls, such as wet floors, trailing cables, cluttered walkways, and changes in floor level
  • Respond correctly to a spill or hazard you come across, from marking the area to reporting it so it gets cleaned up
  • Choose footwear and walking techniques that keep you stable on slick, uneven, or elevated surfaces
  • Keep your own work area and shared walkways clear so hazards do not accumulate over a shift

What changes on the job

  • Fewer same-level fall incidents and near-misses reported from your work area
  • Faster cleanup and reporting of spills and obstructions instead of walking past them
  • Walkways and aisles that stay clear because employees notice and fix hazards on their own

This course is one part of the mix. The same topic runs as a live workshop where a facilitator who has held the role watches you practice, and Coach Taylor follows up afterward.

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Questions

Questions about this course.

How long does this course take and do I need any background to start?

It is a single focused lesson of about 15 minutes with no prerequisites. It is written for a general workforce, so a new hire on their first day can complete it as easily as a veteran employee.

Does this cover falls from height, like ladders and scaffolds?

No. This course concentrates on same-level slips, trips, and falls, which are the most common type. Fall protection for elevated work is covered in a separate EH&S course dedicated to that topic.

How does this fit into a broader safety plan?

It sits in the EH&S compliance courses and works well as part of new-hire onboarding or an annual safety refresher. Members can reinforce it with a live workshop and use AI coaching to talk through hazards specific to their own site.