Guide to preventing slips, trips and falls at work
SafeWork NSW has released a comprehensive guide to address the significant issue of slips, trips, and falls (STF) in the workplace. The guide was originally developed by Workplace Health & Safety Queensland before being adapted for use in NSW.
You can use this guide to inform consultation and decision-making with your workers about how to manage the risk of slips, trips and falls in your workplace.
Key topics covered include:
- Managing the risks in outdoor areas, such as carparks and pathways.
- Managing dynamic worksites, such as construction sites, where activities, work environments, and duty holders are shifting.
- Minimising slips, trips and falls during and after adverse weather conditions.
- Selecting and maintaining appropriate workplace footwear.
- Designing safe accessways, including stairs and ramps.
- Addressing the impact of work demands and fatigue on STF risks.
This guide aims to bridge existing gaps in safety practices by providing straightforward and cost-effective measures for managing these hazards.
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Further Information can be found on Slips, trips and falls: on the same level.