Slips, Trips and Falls Training in brief: Slips, Trips and Falls Training is an online IOSH approved and CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering why slips and trips happen. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Slips, trips and falls on the same level are the most common cause of the injuries employers report to HSE: 30% of non-fatal injuries to employees in Great Britain in 2024/25.
Slips, Trips and Falls covers the common hazards and why the accident book matters. It then deals with slips, trips and falls in turn, and sets out everyone's responsibilities. It is for all employees, because these are among the most common accidents at work.
Slips, Trips and Falls Training at a glance
| Course | Slips, Trips and Falls |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992; read the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Understand common types of slips, trips and falls in the workplace
- Understand how to prevent slips and trips in the workplace
- You will understand how to prevent falls in the workplace
- Understand share responsibility between employer and employee to prevent slips, trips and falls
What Slips, Trips and Falls covers
Hazards and the accident book
This section covers hazards in the workplace in relation to slips, trips and falls, and the accident book for reports incidents.
Slips and trips in the workplace
You will look at common types of slips and trips in the workplace, how they can occur, and be prevented.
Falls in the workplace
The course then covers falls in the workplace, how to safely work from heights, and what equipment to use when working from height.
Responsibilities
You will also cover employee and employer responsibilities.
Who should take Slips, Trips and Falls Training
This course is for all employees.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Slips, Trips and Falls training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Slips, Trips and Falls course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Slips, Trips and Falls Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Slips, Trips and Falls Training cover?
It follows Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
How long does Slips, Trips and Falls Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Slips, Trips and Falls Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
