HSE Slips and Trips Hazard Spotting Checklist

Introduction

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have released a slips and trips hazard spotting checklist. According to the HSE, “this checklist will help you identify slip and trip hazards in your workplace and decide what action to take. It will be of benefit to anyone who assesses and manages slips and trips at work.”

Using the Checklist

This checklist is designed to be taken around your workplace and used in conjunction with your workplace risk assessment. If any of the boxes on the checklist can be ticked “yes”, there is an additional column which provides a range of suggested actions to reduce the risk of the potential issue becoming an actual problem and causing an incident.

Main Areas Covered

Some of the main areas which the checklist covers include:

• Entrances and Exits
• Corridors and Hallways
• Stairs and Ramps
• Toilets, Bath and Shower Rooms

Workplace Cleaning Protocol

Additionally, there is a useful section which details the protocol for workplace cleaning. This thorough section allows you to evaluate your current cleaning practices and identify any improvements to make your workplace healthier and safer.

Accessing the Checklist

The checklist can be found on the HSE website, and there is a link available in the student resources section of this course.

Conclusion

Using the HSE's slips and trips hazard spotting checklist can help you identify and manage hazards in your workplace, ensuring a safer environment for everyone.