How long does the course take and is it online?

The course takes about 40 minutes, is 100% online and self-paced, and you can complete it on any device. Access period: 6 months access from the day of course start. You receive an instant, verifiable certificate of completion after passing the assessment.

How much does it cost?

The Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace course is $39 AUD (including GST) per person. Discounted team seats are available for businesses.

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Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

Name: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace
Price: 39 AUD
Availability: InStock

Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injury in Australia and among the most preventable. Learn what really causes them, how to assess the risk in your own workplace and the practical controls, spill response habits and housekeeping systems that stop them.

~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

What You Will Learn

Describe the scale and cost of slip, trip and fall injuries in Australian workplaces
Identify the common causes of slips and trips, including surfaces, contaminants, footwear, lighting and housekeeping
Apply the risk management process to slip and trip hazards in your own work area
Select prevention controls using the hierarchy of controls, from design and surface treatment to signage and footwear
Follow effective spill response steps and contribute to a workplace housekeeping program

Course Content

1. The size of the problem: why slips, trips and falls matter

2. How slips and trips happen: causes and contributing factors

3. Assessing slip, trip and fall risks in your workplace

4. Prevention controls: from design to footwear

5. Spill response and housekeeping programs that work

6. Apply it: a slips, trips and falls decision scenario

Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available

Who This Course Is For

All workers in every industry: offices, retail, hospitality, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare and outdoor work, plus supervisors and anyone responsible for housekeeping, cleaning or facility maintenance.

Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for licensed or accredited training required for high-risk work in your state or territory.

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Duration	~40 minutes
Format	100% online, self-paced
Lessons	6
Assessment	10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate	Instant, verifiable
Access period	6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for	All workers in every industry: offices, retail, hospitality, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare and outdoor work, plus supervisors and anyone responsible for housekeeping, cleaning or facility maintenance.

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Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start