Slips, Trips and Falls for Construction

 Define slips, trips and falls;

Identify slip, trip and fall hazards;Identify basic requirements for walking and working surfaces;

Explain causes of slips, trips and falls and ways to prevent them;

Describe good housekeeping and proper equipment use;

Identify falling techniques

At best, slipping and tripping is embarrassing. Often, it leads to strains and sprains. At worst, it causes serious injury or even death. Preventing slips, trips and falls from walking and working surfaces is easy, but often ignored in the daily routine of trying to get work done quickly and efficiently. This course defines slips, trips and falls and details how you can avoid them. Ideal learners are all employees who work construction.


OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces