Slips, trips and falls

Slips, trips and falls are frequent injuries at all Alberta work sites. These resources include focused information for employers, supervisors and workers.

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Slips, Trips and Falls

PH015

Discusses slips, trips and falls, why they happen and how to prevent them.

UPDATED: April 2023

Fall protection plan

GS010

This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans and their legal requirements.

UPDATED: February 2023

Fall protection plan: information sheet for residential roofing

GS010-1

Fall protection plan information sheet for residential roofing. Contains a fall protection plan template.

UPDATED: February 2023

Don't fall into winter

PIS007

Short, accessible information about falls, including how they happen and some prevention best practices. Information can be used for all weather conditions.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't slip into winter 1: Hazards and controls

PIS008

Addresses winter slip hazard assessment and control. Includes pointers for supervisors and workers.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't slip into winter 2: Wear your winter feet

PIS009

Short, accessible information about how footwear can help prevent winter slips or reduce slip-related injuries in winter.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't slip into winter 4: Know your role

PIS011

Pointers to help supervisors and workers reduce the incidence and severity of winter slips, as well as trips and falls.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't trip into winter 1: Hazards and controls

PIS012

Addresses winter trip hazard assessment and control. Includes pointers for employers, supervisors and workers.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't trip into winter 2: Identifying a tripping hazard

PIS013

Short, accessible information about winter tripping hazards, including what they are and what to do if you identify a tripping hazard.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't trip into winter 3: Tips and tricks

PIS014

Focused tips on avoiding injury from winter trips, as well as slips and falls.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Don't slip into winter 3: Reporting a slip

PIS010

Focused information about why reporting winter slips is important.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Slips, trips and falls - Footwear

PIV015

Choosing the right footwear for the job is important. Having one with a design that will minimize slips, trips and falls helps prevent injuries. Learn how to put your best foot forward by learning about common footwear-related hazards in the workplace.

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PUBLISHED: May 2022

Slips, trips and falls - Housekeeping

PIV016

Good housekeeping is a way to prevent slips, trips and falls at your workplace. Learn about common workplace slipping hazards and how to mitigate them.

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PUBLISHED: May 2022

Slips, trips and falls - Slips and trips

PIV017

Slips occur when there is not enough friction or grip between the walking surface and a person’s footwear. Trips occur when there’s an obstacle in the path or change in elevation that a person fails to see. Both can cause injuries. Learn about the frequent causes of slips and trips, and the health and safety solutions.

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PUBLISHED: May 2022

Slips, trips and falls - Falls

PIV018

Whether a construction site, dairy farm or in an office space, fall hazards can be present at nearly all work sites. Learn about the common situations that lead to falls and how workers and employers can take action to prevent them.

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PUBLISHED: May 2022