Slip and trip hazards - Revision history

Editor at 11:57, 6 August 2021

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	* Accident report.		* Accident report.
	* Anti-fatigue mats.		* Anti-fatigue mats.
		+	* Flame retardant floormats.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
	* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.		* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Editor at 15:35, 23 July 2021

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	* Accident report.		* Accident report.
		+	* Anti-fatigue mats.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
	* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.		* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Editor at 18:35, 12 January 2021

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	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]		* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]

Editor at 15:23, 18 September 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

Designing Buildings at 11:10, 7 April 2020

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	* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.		* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
−	* ~~The~~ Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.	+	* Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
−	* ~~The~~ Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.	+	* Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

	= What building occupants can do =		= What building occupants can do =
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	* Accident report.		* Accident report.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
		+	* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
	* Injuries on construction sites.		* Injuries on construction sites.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Safety.		* Safety.
		+	* Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
		+	* Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

	= External references =		= External references =

Designing Buildings at 11:09, 7 April 2020

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	Risk management tools are available to help building owners assess slip and trip hazards and put appropriate measures in place.		Risk management tools are available to help building owners assess slip and trip hazards and put appropriate measures in place.
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		+	Legislation requiring assessment of, and protection against, slip and trip hazards includes:
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		+	* Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
		+	* The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
		+	* The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

	= What building occupants can do =		= What building occupants can do =

Designing Buildings at 11:05, 7 April 2020

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	* Entry flooring (inside the building).		* Entry flooring (inside the building).
−	* ~~Parking lot~~ surfaces.	+	* Car park surfaces.
	* Exterior pavements (leading up to the building).		* Exterior pavements (leading up to the building).

	= Building owner responsibilities =		= Building owner responsibilities =

−	Building owners and property managers should make every effort to minimise slip and trip hazards. This means hazards in high traffic areas should be either removed or dealt with in a safe and effective manner. For instance, when flooring surfaces become wet and slippery, mats should be put in place over the hazard. If a walkway is blocked by construction or some other obstruction, barriers and ~~redirection~~ signage should clearly mark the hazard.	+	Building owners and property managers should make every effort to minimise slip and trip hazards. This means hazards in high traffic areas should be either removed or dealt with in a safe and effective manner. For instance, when flooring surfaces become wet and slippery, mats should be put in place over the hazard. If a walkway is blocked by construction or some other obstruction, barriers and redirect signage should clearly mark and avoid the hazard.

−	Cleaning procedures for floors should be followed regularly. All walking surfaces should be kept free of spills, water, oil and any other substances that may degrade traction for foot traffic.	+	Cleaning procedures for floors should be followed regularly. All walking surfaces should be kept free of spills, water, oil and any other substances that may degrade traction for foot traffic. Grit (rock salt) can be spread on surfaces where there is a risk of ice forming.

−	Risk management tools are available to help building owners assess slip and trip hazards and put appropriate ~~responses~~ in place.	+	Risk management tools are available to help building owners assess slip and trip hazards and put appropriate measures in place.

	= What building occupants can do =		= What building occupants can do =

−	Building occupants can be urged to minimise slip and trip hazards as well. Proper footwear with suitable traction is recommended, particularly on construction sites or in other environments where risk is higher and accidents are more likely. Those in retail, healthcare and hospitality ~~industries~~ should follow a no running policy~~, despite the demands of their jobs.~~	+	Building occupants can be urged to minimise slip and trip hazards as well. Proper footwear with suitable traction is recommended, particularly on construction sites or in other environments where the risk is higher and accidents are more likely. Those in the retail, healthcare and hospitality sectors should follow a 'no running' policy.
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−	All building occupants should take extra care when wet leaves, black ice or other weather conditions are present. Signs can be placed around the property to remind people not to walk with their hands in their pocket; they can also be urged to be extra cautious about where they step to decrease the likelihood of a slip.	+
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−	Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.	+

		+	All building occupants should take extra care when wet leaves, black ice or other weather conditions are present. Signs can be placed around the property to remind people not to walk with their hands in their pocket; they can also be urged to be extra cautious about where they step to decrease the likelihood of a slip. They should watch where they are walking and not look at mobile devices.

		+	Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the appropriate responsible people. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor at 08:48, 7 April 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.		Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.

−	~~= References: =~~

−	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ HSE Risk management]
−	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Safety.		* Safety.
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		+	= External references =
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		+	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ HSE Risk management]
		+	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]

Editor at 08:39, 7 April 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.		Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.
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		+	= References: =
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		+	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ HSE Risk management]
		+	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* Accident report.		* Accident report.
−	* Construction health risks.
	* Health and safety.		* Health and safety.
−	* Health and safety inspector.
−	* How to work safely on a construction site in the dark.
	* Injuries on construction sites.		* Injuries on construction sites.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Safety.		* Safety.
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−	~~= Additional reference tools: =~~
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−	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ HSE Risk management]
−	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]

Editor at 08:30, 7 April 2020

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	Building occupants can be urged to minimise slip and trip hazards as well. Proper footwear with suitable traction is recommended, particularly on construction sites or in other environments where risk is higher and accidents are more likely. Those in retail, healthcare and hospitality industries should follow a no running policy, despite the demands of their jobs.		Building occupants can be urged to minimise slip and trip hazards as well. Proper footwear with suitable traction is recommended, particularly on construction sites or in other environments where risk is higher and accidents are more likely. Those in retail, healthcare and hospitality industries should follow a no running policy, despite the demands of their jobs.
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		+	All building occupants should take extra care when wet leaves, black ice or other weather conditions are present. Signs can be placed around the property to remind people not to walk with their hands in their pocket; they can also be urged to be extra cautious about where they step to decrease the likelihood of a slip.

	Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.		Another responsibility for building occupants is to report any slip or trip hazards immediately to the proper health and safety officials. This includes spills, damage to flooring or other unsafe items that have been left in places where they could create a slip or trip hazard.

−	~~Additional reference tools:~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Accident report.
		+	* Construction health risks.
		+	* Health and safety.
		+	* Health and safety inspector.
		+	* How to work safely on a construction site in the dark.
		+	* Injuries on construction sites.
		+	* Risk assessment.
		+	* Safety.

−	~~HSE Risk management [https~~:~~//www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/]~~	+	= Additional reference tools: =

−	~~HSE Slips and trips~~ [https://www.hse.gov.uk/~~slips~~/ https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/]	+	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ HSE Risk management]
		+	* [https://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/ HSE Slips and trips]

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]]