Slips Trips and Falls Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers common slips, trips and falls hazards across access ways, work areas, surfaces and changing levels. It supports planning and risk management by addressing housekeeping, visibility, temporary obstructions, worker readiness and incident response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Keep walkways clear and manage pedestrian movement around shared routes
• Inspect floors, coverings, steps and changes in level
• Identify and address spills, leaks and surface contamination
• Maintain suitable lighting and visibility in access and work areas
• Use stairs, steps, ladders and short-duration access points safely
• Manage outdoor paths and weather-affected surfaces
• Control trailing leads, hoses, tools, stock and temporary setups
• Manage work near edges, openings and level changes
• Consider footwear, PPE, fatigue and awareness when moving through work areas
• Report hazards and respond to fall incidents

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses managing access, movement and work areas.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use