Slips trips and falls at work

• Introduction
• Legislation
• Further information

Introduction

Over a third of all major injuries reported each year are caused as a result of a slip or trip (the single most common cause of injuries at work). These cost employers £300 million a year in lost production and other costs.

Legislation

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places duties on employers, self-employed and employees. Under the Act, employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees.

In addition to The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers will have to comply with:

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Workplace (Health & Safety at Work) Regulations 1999
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999
• Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Further information

• HSE Free Leaflets - Slips Trips and Falls
  Preventing Slips Trips and Falls at Work ...
  
• DTI's Home safety network
  The Home Safety Network aims to bring together resources and publicity materials produced by DTI and others to provide information about research into related topics and about any events taking place around the country.