Slips are one of the biggest causes of workplace injuries, yet they’re also one of the easiest risks to manage, if you know what to look for and how to fix it. Chris Budd and I get straight into the practicalities of slip prevention, breaking down the key risk factors and the simple, effective measures you can take to reduce them. Whether you're responsible for health and safety in your organisation or just want to understand how to create safer environments, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

 

Episode Highlights:

• Biggest causes of slips: Why slips happen and the surprising statistics behind them.
• The slip assessment formula: Understanding how surface, contamination, and footwear interact.
• High-risk areas: Where slips are most likely to occur and why.
• Testing your floors: The role of slip resistance testing and why perception can be misleading.
• Practical prevention measures: Quick wins for reducing slip risks in any environment.
• Common mistakes: What businesses often get wrong when tackling slip hazards.
• Legal and financial impact: The cost of slips to organisations and how prevention pays off.
• Mindset shift: Why safety isn't just compliance—it’s about protecting people and performance.

 

Actions:

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• Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/