Over a third of all major injuries reported each year are caused as a result of a slip or trip (the single most common cause of injuries at work). These amount to a cost of over £300 million a year to UK employers.
Slips and trips are the most common cause of non-fatal major injuries in both manufacturing and service industries and account for over half of all reported injuries to members of the public.
Actions brought as a result of an injury can be extremely damaging to business, especially where the public are involved. Insurance covers only a small proportion of the costs.
Anyone at work, but particularly employers, can help reduce slip and trip hazards through good health and safety arrangements.
Effective solutions are often simple, cheap and lead to other benefits.
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