Slips Trips and Falls

Why Slips Trips and Falls Training Matters in Hospitality

In pubs, bars, and hospitality venues, staff and customers are constantly on the move. Wet floors, uneven surfaces, cables, poor lighting, or clutter can all lead to slips, trips, and falls are the most frequent cause of workplace accidents in the UK. These incidents can result in serious injuries, staff absences, customer claims, and reputational damage. Our Slips Trips and Falls training helps your team recognise hazards, apply preventative measures, and keep your venue safe.

Legal Requirements for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Employers have a legal duty to ensure a safe working environment under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights that slips and trips account for over a third of all reported workplace injuries, stressing the need for risk assessment, training, and control measures.
(HSE – Slips and Trips)

By providing training, pubs and hospitality businesses not only comply with legal requirements but also demonstrate a proactive commitment to employee and customer safety.

What the Slips Trips and Falls Course Covers

This online course is tailored to the hospitality sector and includes:

• Common causes of slips, trips, and falls in pubs and restaurants

• Legal responsibilities of employers and employees

• Identifying hazards in kitchens, bars, storage areas, entrances, and customer areas

• Good housekeeping practices to prevent accidents

• Use of signs, lighting, footwear, and floor maintenance

• Responding to accidents and recording incidents correctly

• Real-life examples and case studies from hospitality settings

Benefits for Pubs and Hospitality Venues

• Reduces the risk of accidents involving staff and customers

• Minimises absence, disruption, and potential legal claims

• Builds staff confidence in maintaining a safe workplace

• Supports compliance with health and safety law

• Provides CPD certification for professional development

Online Delivery and Certification

This Slips Trips and Falls training is delivered entirely online, making it flexible and convenient for hospitality teams. Staff can complete the course at their own pace, reducing disruption to service. On successful completion, learners receive a CPD-certified certificate, demonstrating competence in accident prevention and supporting your venue’s compliance.

To see the full range of CPD Certified training courses available from That HR Girl, please click here: Comprehensive Pub Health & Safety Courses for All Levels