Slips, trips, and falls might sound minor—but they’re one of the most common causes of workplace injuries. In healthcare settings and beyond, they can lead to serious consequences for workers and residents and clients alike. 

This short course will help you understand the most frequent causes of slips, trips, and falls, and give you practical strategies to prevent them. Whether it’s a wet floor, loose cords, poor lighting, or rushing between tasks, knowing how to spot and minimize or fix hazards can help keep everyone safer. 

What you'll learn:

• The most common causes of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace 
• Simple, effective ways to prevent incidents before they happen 

Why take this course?

• Prevent common injuries and learn how to avoid one of the top causes of workplace injury
• Be proactive, Not reactive – Learn how small changes make a big impact 
• Quick, practical training – Straightforward tips you can use right away 

This course is for: 

Care aides, home and community care workers, support services workers, nurses, managers, family caregivers, or anyone who wants to improve their knowledge. 

Length: 15 minutes 
Cost: Member $12, Associate member $15, Non-member $29.99 

This course may be taken individually or as part of the six-course Safety Basics curriculum. Safety Basics is a series of six self-paced courses that introduce the top health and safety concerns for healthcare workers. The Safety Basics course bundle includes General Workplace Health and Safety, Violence in the Workplace, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Slips, Trips, and Falls, Infection Prevention, and Personal Protective Equipment.