Slips and Trips: Workplace Safety

This online course helps employees recognize and avoid slip and trip hazards.

SLIPS AND TRIPS: WORKPLACE SAFETY ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2012, falls, slips, and trips accounted for 285,380 nonfatal injuries and 570 fatal work injuries.

This online course is designed to help learners recognize and avoid slip and trip hazards. It will also teach them to take the proper measures to ensure their safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the difference between slips and trips and what causes each of them to occur
  • Discuss the potential injuries sustained and costs associated with slips and trips
  • Describe ways to prevent slips and trips in the workplace

SLIPS AND TRIPS: WORKPLACE SAFETY ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Slip & Trip Basics
    • What is a Slip?
    • What is a Trip?
    • Causes of Slips & Trips in the Workplace
    • Potential Injuries
    • Cost of Slips, Trips, & Falls
  • Preventing Slips & Trips
    • Reducing Incidents
    • Workplace Design
    • Employee Best Practices
    • Proper Footwear & Safe Walking Practices
    • Housekeeping & Maintenance
    • Correct & Report Hazards

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 30 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.

How We Help

 
At BIS, we take great pride in how we can positively impact others on a global scale. We create engaging online safety modules to ensure the safety of our customers and clients, and tailor the modules to fit our clients' needs. Keeping each other safe is a critical responsibility that makes a large impact on the organizations that we work with. We take pride in our ability to cultivate a positive, safe and healthy work environment.



What We Do

 
Our organization is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation, and we stand by our core values: Compassion, Humility, and Integrity. We believe that a positive and supportive work environment is essential for the success of our business and the well-being of our employees. Compassion and Inclusivity is at the core of our culture. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Collaboration is another key element of our culture. We believe that working together as a team, leads to better outcomes and a more fulfilling work experience. We encourage open communication, active listening, and constructive feedback, and we support our employees in sharing ideas and taking ownership of their work. Finally, we embrace innovation as a driving force behind our success.

At BIS, our culture is centered around our commitment to client satisfaction, employee empowerment, and collaborative innovation. We strive to create an environment where everyone can contribute their unique superpowers and perspectives.

Who We Are

 
We are a growing technology company based out of Sherwood Park, Alberta. We provide a
compliance and learning management software for the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional Our software, BIStrainer, is a cloud-based application which includes tens of thousands of training courses for any user, we can build and modify courses to meet the needs of any field user and we have a state-of-the-art program to help our clients organize their training information and needs.

Our Company was established in 2006 and we now have over 2 million active users and over 1,100 company clients and partners who rely on BIStrainer for their health and safety programs.