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Prevention of Falls

A 3 hour training session that examines the factors that increase the likelihood of slips and falls, and explores preventative and precautionary steps to reduce the risk.

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About this course

Slips trips and falls are the number one cause of workplace accidents and so a focus within most risk assessments. Within some setting there are factors related to people that can significantly increase the risk. Certain vulnerabilities increase the chance of a fall as well as increasing the likelihood of that fall causing serious damage. This 3 hour session looks at factors that increase the risk and explores preventative and precautionary steps to reduce the risk.

What does Prevention of Falls cover?

Attendees will learn the definition of what is meant by falls in the workplace, cover the costs associated with workplace injury, and be able to describe and refer to current and key legislation relating to a fall in the workplace. The course also aims to instruct delegates how to perform hazard analysis and risk assessment in relation to falls, and list methods of fall management and prevention.

Who is our Prevention of Falls for?

This course is suitable for social workers, care workers, health professionals, and people working with or supporting vulnerable, frail or elderly people who may be likely to injure themselves as a result of a fall or slip. It is also beneficial for people working within an environment where there is an increased likelihood or risk of injury resulting from slips or falls.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Define what is meant by falls in the work place
Explain the costs associated with falls in the work place
Describe key legislation relating to fall in the work place
Demonstrate hazard analysis and risk assessment in relation to falls
List methods of falls management and prevention

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will receive a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are in-house certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accredited by other awarding bodies.

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