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Slips, Trips and Falls training

Five microlessons on the causes of slips, trips and falls, housekeeping, reporting hazards and working at height, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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  • 2Assessments
  • 5Microlessons
  • IncludedCertificate of completion
About this course

What the Slips, Trips and Falls course covers

This course covers how to prevent slips, trips and falls at work in five microlessons. It's built for every employee, from offices to warehouses, and covers why these accidents matter, employer and employee duties, common causes, housekeeping and floor safety, reporting hazards and near misses, and the basics of working at height.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Identify slip, trip and fall hazards inside the workplace and in outdoor areas
  • Use good housekeeping and floor controls to reduce slip and trip risks
  • Choose suitable footwear, mats and equipment to improve grip
  • Report hazards and near misses promptly using the right procedure
  • Respond safely when a slip, trip or fall happens
  • Use ladders and working at height controls to prevent falls
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Why Slips, Trips & Falls Matter
2Common Causes of Slips, Trips & Falls
3Preventing Slips & Trips
4Reporting & Responding to Hazards
5Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls When Working at Height

  1. Why Slips, Trips & Falls Matter: How common slips, trips and falls are, and the duties employers and employees share.
  2. Common Causes of Slips, Trips & Falls: The everyday causes of slips and trips, from wet floors to trailing cables.
  3. Preventing Slips & Trips: Housekeeping, floor safety and personal habits that prevent accidents.
  4. Reporting & Responding to Hazards: How to report hazards and near misses, and what to do straight away.
  5. Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls When Working at Height: How to avoid falls when working at height, including using ladders safely.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Slips, Trips and Falls (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Every employee, because slips and trips can happen in any workplace
  • Warehouse, retail, hospitality and facilities teams working on busy floors
  • Staff who sometimes work at height, for example on stepladders
  • Supervisors who keep work areas safe and act on hazard reports

Laws covered

  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Employers must keep people safe so far as is reasonably practicable, and employees must take reasonable care of themselves and others.
  • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Floors and traffic routes must be suitable and kept free of obstructions and anything that could cause a slip, trip or fall, so far as is reasonably practicable.
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005. Work at height must be properly planned, supervised and carried out safely.
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  • RepeatRecurrence

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  • CertifyCertificates

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  • ProveAudit-ready records

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Your questions answered

Questions about Slips, Trips and Falls training

How long is the Slips, Trips and Falls course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What does the course cover?

Why slips, trips and falls matter, employer and employee duties, common causes, housekeeping and floor safety, reporting hazards and near misses, and the basics of working at height.

Does it cover working at height?

Yes. The last microlesson covers the risks of working at height and simple controls, such as using ladders safely. People who regularly work at height usually need additional role-specific training.

Who should take this course?

Every employee. It suits busy floors in warehouses, shops, kitchens and offices, and anyone who sometimes uses a stepladder or ladder at work.

How often should staff take this training?

There is no fixed frequency in law, so your risk assessment sets the schedule. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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