Work Health and Safety (WHS): Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common causes of workplace injuries and can lead to serious harm if not properly managed. This course provides a practical understanding of how these incidents occur, the risks they pose, and the steps required to prevent them in everyday work environments. Participants will learn to identify hazards, implement effective prevention strategies, and understand their legal duties under WHS laws. Through practical examples and self-assessment, the course supports safer work practices and helps create a safer, more proactive workplace culture.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain how slips, trips, and falls commonly occur in workplace settings
- Identify environmental, behavioural, and organisational risk factors that contribute to falls
- Recognise common workplace hazards and assess their level of risk
- Apply practical prevention and control measures to reduce slips, trips, and falls
- Understand employer and worker responsibilities under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation
- Respond appropriately to hazards by reporting, controlling, or escalating risks
- Apply learning through real-world scenarios and self-assessment activities to improve personal safety
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain how slips, trips, and falls commonly occur in workplace settings
- Identify environmental, behavioural, and organisational risk factors that contribute to falls
- Recognise common workplace hazards and assess their level of risk
- Apply practical prevention and control measures to reduce slips, trips, and falls
- Understand employer and worker responsibilities under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation
- Respond appropriately to hazards by reporting, controlling, or escalating risks
- Apply learning through real-world scenarios and self-assessment activities to improve personal safety
Modules
Module 1
Fundamentals of Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace
Module 2
Identifying Common Hazards and Risk Contributors
Module 3
Control Measures and Prevention Techniques
Module 4
WHS Legal Duties of Employers and Workers
Module 5
Real-World Scenarios and Personal Safety Review
Module 6
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers causes of slips, trips and falls, common workplace hazards, prevention strategies, WHS legal duties, and practical steps to reduce risk in healthcare settings.
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion once you successfully finish the course.
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This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, support staff, and anyone working in environments where slip, trip, and fall risks may occur.