Slips, trips and falls campaign 2008
The Health and Safety Executive
hopes to raise awareness of the dangers of slips,
trips and falls at work -
15th January 2008
The Health and
Safety Executive (HSE) are running a new
campaign throughout February and March 2008 to try
and raise awareness of slips,
trips and falls in the workplace.
The campaigns aim is to help those involved raise
awareness of the health and
safety risks and help them take simple actions
that will prevent
slips,
trips and
falls in the workplace.
Each month over 1,000 workers will receive a serious
injury
at work following a slip, trip or fall.
Primarily the campaign is aimed at those who are at
the greatest risk of a slip, trip or fall, and those
who are able to take action to prevent the
workplace
injuries occurring.
It is in the employers’ interests to take note of
the campaign to see how they can reduce
accidents at
work which could result in compensation claims.
Slips, trips and fall
accidents in the workplace will still occur, and
the HSE are urging anyone who works in an area where
these types of
accident are likely to happen to get involved in
the campaign. To find out how to get involved sign
up for their
free regular e-bulletin updates.
Slips, trips and falls at work can shatter lives.
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