Health and Safety Executive

Shattered LivesShattered Lives

Stop slips & trips in catering

What if you had a serious accident?

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Brenda slipped and fell badly!

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Brenda’s life was shattered!

What could we do about these slip & trip hazards?

What other slip & trip hazards do we have in our kitchens?

Leads & cables Leads & cables across walkwaysacross walkways

Broken or uneven Broken or uneven flooring; loose carpetflooring; loose carpet

Too much, too little lightToo much, too little light Wet slippery floorsWet slippery floors

You can help reduce slips & trips!

• Keep the floor clean and dry

• Use buckets and trays under leaks

• Stop spills, if you can't, clean them up

• Deal with or report cleaning and maintenance problems

• Keep walkways clear

• Put rubbish in the bin, not on the floor

• Don't trail leads across walkways

See it, sort it, or report it

What can we do as a company?

• Work with you to stop accidents– Review risk assessments & method statements– See if we can improve

• cleaning methods, storage facilities, maintenance systems, etc

• Keep you informed

• Review and provide training

Do you want to learn more about stopping slips and trips?

Visit the

• “Shattered Lives” Campaign 2008 – www.hse.gov.uk/shatteredlives– Ask for an information pack

• HSE Slips & Trips web site– www.hse.gov.uk/slips