{"product_id":"introduction-slips-trips-falls-training","title":"Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace course has been created with businesses in mind and will ensure organisations are able to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. This in turn will reduce the risk of injury and unwanted expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chances are, you’ve slipped on something, tripped over something or fallen off something in the past and you’d rather not experience it again. Whether it’s a wet floor or an inconveniently placed cable, the hazards are everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite seeming minor, slips, trips and falls can have serious consequences to our health as well as costing businesses their productivity, time and money when someone gets hurt. Knowing how to identify and remove hazards that could cause a slip, trip or fall is essential, no matter what your workplace environment is like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have developed this introductory course to help keep you safe. It addresses what we understand by slips and trips as well as how cleaning can help to minimise the risk they pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlips, trips and falls in the workplace can seriously affect the health and wellbeing of workers, as well as a company's overall productivity should key members of staff need time off as a result of these incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, Health and Safety Executive workplace slips, trips and falls statistics show that of 604,000 non-fatal injuries 31% of these, 187,240, were from slips, trips or falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's more, if it comes to light that an employer could have prevented a fall-related injury, they could find themselves facing a costly lawsuit, bad publicity and potentially irreversible reputational damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore vital that both employers and employees know how to recognise potential slip, trip and fall hazards in their workplace, as well as how to make their working environment safer, which is exactly what the Virtual College Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace e-learning course covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course was previously known as An Introduction to Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this course cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace looks at employers' legal obligations in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999, and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also focuses on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences 2013 (also known as RIDDOR) and the Work at Height Regulations 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing the course, learners will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow why it is important to prevent slips, trips and falls in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand what can cause slips, trips and falls from a height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe familiar with legislation relating to slips, trips and falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the role of risk assessment in preventing workplace slips, trips and falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow what can be done to prevent slips, trips and falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe aware of your role in preventing slips, trips and falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone! You can slip, trip or fall in any working environment. Businesses are responsible for keeping their employees safe so this course helps them meet legislation by training everyone to prevent accidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkplaces where slips, trips and falls may occur include offices, warehouses, manufacturing plants\/units, food preparation areas, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, residential homes, construction sites, retail units, healthcare locations and much, much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse accreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of this online slips, trips and falls training course has been independently assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). It is also approved by Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and completing the course earns you 1 CPD point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification and test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion of this course, you will be able to download and print a Virtual College RoSPA assured certificate for your records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end of course test consists of 11 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve an 80% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test as many times as is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slips, trips and falls training course will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout so it can be completed at your convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegislation covered in this course includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 and Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706927190363,"sku":"01-HSX-01-072","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/slips-trips-falls-in-the-workplace-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1744106863","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/introduction-slips-trips-falls-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}