Slips, Trips and Falls Basic Program

Slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries and result in injuries to over 42,000 workers every year, which accounts for 17% of all lost time injuries. Preventing such injuries should be a key goal of every safe and healthy workplace.

This course will review examples and prevention of slips and trips, examples, and prevention of different types of falls, and tips for how to minimize injury when falling.

Course Duration: Approximately 60 minutes

Course Material: National

Voiceover: Yes

Topics Covered

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be knowledgeable and/or demonstrate proficiency in understanding:

• The differences among slips, trips, and falls
• How to identify the hazards that cause slips, trips, and falls
• How to assess the hazards
• How to select engineering, administrative, and work controls to manage hazards
• How to effectively implement each control in the workplace
• How to comply with the fall protection requirements in each province