Training & Responsibilities

Proper training and awareness are the key to preventing slip, trip, and fall injuries. Employers are responsible for training all employees to recognize hazards related to walking-working surfaces, as well as means for minimizing these hazards. Employees should be trained on the following topics:

• Nature of walking-working surface hazards in the work area
• Good housekeeping practices
• Proper use of ladders, stairways, and scaffolding
• Awareness of unsafe practices
• Use and maintenance of all personal protective equipment
• Correct procedures for using, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems, if used

Employees should be retrained as necessary to maintain their knowledge and understanding of the safety regulations and guidelines.

To learn more about Slips, Trips, & Falls visit our Construction Slips, Trips & Falls Online Training web page.