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Safety Health Awareness Day for Hospitality Management
Preventing Slips and Trips in the
Workplace
David Walker/Karl Martin Torbay Council
Why are slips and trips so important to my business ?
• Slips and Trips are the most common cause of accidents.
• Over a third of all major accidents reported each year are the result of slips trips and falls.
• Slip, and trip accidents cost YOU the employer in terms of insurance costs and time off work.
• Effective solutions for dealing with slips and trips are often cheap to implement and lead to savings in the long term.
• One of the most important factors in controlling slips and trips in the workplace is an effective cleaning program.
What does the law say?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health and safety of all employees and anyone who may be affected by their work. This includes taking steps to control risks by slips trips and falls.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999 includes duties on employers to assess slip and trip risks and where necessary take action to safeguard Health and Safety.
The Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires floors to be suitable and fit for purpose, in good condition and free from obstructions. People must be able to move around safely.
How do I prevent Slips ?
Prevent contamination of floor
Control contamination
Eliminate adverse environmental conditions
Improve Floor Conditions
Put in footwear controls
There is no single “magic” solution to preventing slips. However, ALL slips are preventable. By following these simple stages you can greatly reduce the risk of a slip or trip accident occurring in your premises.
Preventing Trips
Preventing trips relies on ensuring that all three points of the “Trip Potential Triangle” are effectively managed:
Walkways
Housekeeping
Design and maintenance
Walkways
Design and Maintenance
Housekeeping
Counting the costs
Prevention Cost
Non-slip flooring £4,000
Non slip footwear £20
Repair uneven floor£500
Cable tidy£10
Cleaning materials£100
Staff training £700
TOTAL £5,330
Accident Cost
3 weeks off work £900
Raised insurance £1000
Personal injury claim £10,000
Fine from Local £8000
Authority prosecution
Solicitors and Court £3000
Costs
TOTAL £22,900
AND REMEMBER BAD PUBLICITY COSTS BUSINESS !