Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Program Online Course and Certification
The OHS Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Program Training provides comprehensive strategies to identify, assess, and eliminate workplace walking surface hazards to prevent severe injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and fatalities. Built in strict accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and grounded in the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) framework, this fully narrated online course equips organizations, managers, safety committees, and workers with the tools needed to establish continuous hazard controls; featuring auto-bookmarking progress and 100% mobile compatibility.
Course Features
Who Should Take Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Training?
Establishing a safe workplace requires active participation across all operational tiers. This course is essential for:
- All Workplace Employees and Staff
- Supervisors, Foremen, and Operational Managers
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Members and Safety Representatives
- Contractors, Subcontractors, and Temporary Personnel
- New Hires and Onboarding Teams Across High-Risk Sectors
Learning Objectives
By completing this interactive eLearning program, learners will understand:
The Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
Recognizing shared legal safety duties among employers, supervisors, and workers under Canadian occupational health legislation.
Friction Dynamics and Slip Hazard Control
Identifying root causes of slip incidents (water, oil, ice, cleaning solutions, smooth surfaces) and implementing anti-slip interventions.
Trip Hazard Identification and Removal
Spotting physical obstacles, trailing electrical cords, inadequate lighting, and uneven flooring surfaces.
Elevation and Same-Level Fall Protection
Evaluating same-level drops, falls from elevated platforms, and ladder safety mechanisms, alongside proper impact-minimization techniques.
Systematic Prevention Program Architecture
Executing a four-tier prevention strategy covering Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Engineering/Administrative Controls, and Ongoing Worker Education.
Course Outline
6 modules, expand any topic for a preview.
01Module 1: Introduction and the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
Employer legal duties, manager responsibilities, worker roles, and collaborative ownership of hazard reduction under the IRS model.
02Module 2: Friction Reduction and Slip Prevention
Analyzing friction loss between footwear and walking surfaces caused by water, oils, ice, cleaning chemicals, and smooth finishes.
03Module 3: Obstacles, Illumination, and Trip Prevention
Identifying trip triggers, including physical floor obstructions, trailing cords, uneven transitions, and poor lighting.
04Module 4: Fall Prevention (Same-Level and Elevation)
Differentiating same-level falls from height drops; ladder safety rules, platform safeguards, fall prevention techniques, and tips to minimize impact if a fall occurs.
05Module 5: Prevention Program Summary
Core program pillars: systematic hazard identification, severity assessment, engineering/administrative hazard control, and worker education.
06Module 6: Final Certification Test
Comprehensive evaluation testing learner comprehension of safety regulations, hazard controls, and incident prevention protocols.
Enrolling Your Team or Enterprise Workforce
Easily manage team safety training with central user management and flexible group options.
Key Advantages for Corporate Safety Managers
User Management Dashboard
Easily assign access, monitor progress, and manage learner records.
Instant Audit Records
Download completion certificates and records of training immediately upon completion.
Custom eLearning & Localization
Swift eLearning Services offers course customization and translation for enterprise deployment.
Individual vs. Enterprise Options
| Feature / Capability | Individual Learner | Group Enrollment | Custom Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $55.37 / person | Group Rates Available | Custom Quote |
| Self-Paced Web Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate & Record of Training | Included (Valid 3 Years) | Included (Valid 3 Years) | Included (Valid 3 Years) |
| User Management | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customization & Translation | N/A | N/A | ✓ |
| Custom Branding & Logo Integration | N/A | N/A | ✓ |
| Get Started | Enroll Now | Request Group Enrollment | Request Custom Quote |
Custom eLearning Solutions and Customization
Need custom safety training or course adjustments? Swift eLearning Services offers tailored solutions to keep your training relevant and engaging:
- Fast, High-Quality Turnaround
- Custom Solutions & Content Translation
- Interactive Learning with Scenario-Based Quizzes
Technical Specifications & Features
Self-Paced eLearning (100% Mobile Friendly).
Fully Narrated with visual media enhancements.
Auto-bookmarking feature allows learners to pause and resume anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Program Training?
It is a comprehensive online safety program that provides organizations and workers with systematic methods to identify, evaluate, and eliminate floor, transition, and height hazards to prevent workplace injuries.
How does this training benefit organizations?
Implementing this prevention training reduces lost-time injuries, minimizes workers' compensation and medical costs, ensures OHS compliance, boosts operational productivity, and builds a strong workplace safety culture.
What is the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)?
The IRS is the foundational philosophy of workplace health and safety legislation requiring everyone in an organization — employers, managers, and workers — to take direct personal responsibility for identifying and resolving safety hazards.
Where are slips, trips, and falls most likely to occur?
High-risk zones include building entrances, stairwells, loading docks, high-traffic hallways, transition thresholds between different flooring types, wet processing areas, and outdoors during winter weather conditions.
Can this prevention program be tailored to custom enterprise environments?
Yes. Swift eLearning Services provides custom eLearning development, tailoring scenarios, hazard exercises, and protocols to fit unique manufacturing, healthcare, construction, or hospitality operations.
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