Slips, Trips and Falls

Course Overview

Slips, trips, and falls are the second leading cause of workplace fatalities and account for over 240,000 nonfatal injuries requiring days away from work annually. These incidents represent approximately 25% of all reported workplace injuries and generate over $12 billion in annual workers' compensation costs. Falls on the same level alone cost employers $9.99 billion per year in medical expenses and lost wages. Fall protection has topped OSHA's most-cited violations list for 15 consecutive years, with 5,914 citations in FY 2025 - and slip, trip, and fall hazards on walking-working surfaces are cited under a separate set of general industry standards that affect virtually every workplace.

This course trains your employees to identify the root causes of slips, trips, and falls and apply practical prevention strategies. It covers housekeeping practices that eliminate common hazards, lighting requirements for safe navigation, walking surface maintenance, stair and ladder safety, material handling techniques that reduce fall risk, and footwear selection. Your team will learn to recognize hazardous conditions before they cause injuries and understand their responsibility for maintaining a safe walking environment.

What You'll Learn

• Common causes of slips (wet or oily surfaces, weather hazards), trips (uneven surfaces, clutter, cords), and falls
• Housekeeping best practices for maintaining clean, dry, and unobstructed walking surfaces
• Lighting requirements and how inadequate lighting contributes to slip, trip, and fall incidents
• Walking surface hazard identification including floor transitions, ramps, and loading dock edges
• Stair safety and ladder use best practices for reducing fall risk
• Material handling techniques that maintain balance and visibility while carrying loads
• Footwear selection based on workplace surface conditions and hazard types

Who Needs This Training

• All employees in office, warehouse, manufacturing, and retail environments where walking-working surface hazards exist
• New hires as part of safety orientation training before beginning work
• Warehouse and distribution center workers navigating wet floors, loading docks, and cluttered aisles
• Housekeeping and janitorial staff responsible for maintaining clean, hazard-free walking surfaces
• Supervisors who must identify and correct slip, trip, and fall hazards in their work areas
• Facilities managers responsible for floor maintenance, lighting, and walking surface conditions

Regulatory Background