Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness

Why slips and trips happen and how to prevent them: spills, floor cleaning, walkways, footwear and stairs.

A yellow wet floor caution sign on a wet floor
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  • About 30 to 45 minutes
  • 3 modules with a quiz each
  • Final test: 15 questions
  • PDF certificate
  • QR verification page
  • Works on any phone
  • UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Staff in kitchens, shops, warehouses, offices and care settings, and the people who supervise them.

The 3 modules

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  1. 01

    Why slips, trips and falls happen

    Slips, trips and falls on the same level are one of the most common causes of injury at work, in every type of workplace.

  2. 02

    Preventing slips and trips

    A few simple habits and good planning remove most slip and trip hazards.

  3. 03

    Stairs, lighting, reporting and what to do after a fall

    Stairs and poor lighting turn a small slip into a serious fall. Reporting and learning from every incident stops the next one.

Course content based on the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

The final test

  • 15 multiple-choice questions
  • Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
  • 20 minutes
  • Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
  • Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about slips, trips and falls

Who is this course for?
Staff in kitchens, shops, warehouses, offices and care settings, and the people who supervise them.
How long does it take?
About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?
Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?
A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?
£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

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