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Slips & Trips Risk Essential Winter Weather & Ice Management in Healthcare

Slips and trips in healthcare environments have different causes which will require different solutions if falls are to be prevented. Trips tend to result in a person falling in the direction they were walking as their foot stops unexpectedly. This guide is designed to help you assess the risk of a trip in the workplace and to think about suitable controls to reduce risk.
Document type: Risk Standards & Guidance
Last updated: 02 July 2025
First published: 02 July 2025