Slips, trips and falls (same level)
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Slips, trips and falls on a working site.
• Danger Bodily Injury
• Glass
• High Temperature
• Hot Liquids
• Hot surfaces
• Poor Lighting
• Spillages
• Trailing cables
• Tripping and obstruction hazards
• Wet/Slippery Floors
• Work areas and walkways are maintained in a good condition.
• The floor is designed to be non-slip when wet.
• Work areas and walkways are well lit.
• Housekeeping standards are satisfactory.
• Cleaning schedules have been established.
• Spillages are cleaned up immediately and warning signs displayed.
• Safe access and egress to and from all parts are maintained in a sound condition.
• Employees are instructed that suitable footwear must be worn at all times.
• Cables are routed to avoid tripping hazards
• Provisions of Written Policy
• Good Housekeeping Observed
• Reporting Procedures Followed
• Avoid Trailing Cables
• Warning Signs Displayed
• Routine Safety Checks Undertaken
• Records Kept
• Cleaning Schedules in Operation
• Adequate lighting provided
• Good Staff Communications
• Induction Training
• Provisions of Written Safe Systems of Work
• Routine Cleaning Undertaken
• Authorised Access Only
• Spillages cleaned up immediately