Understanding Slip Testing

The HSE & Slip Testing​

The floor in a workplace must be suitable for the type of work activity taking place on it.

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The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (Regulation 12) require floors to be suitable, in good condition and free from obstructions. People should be able to move around safely.

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Where a floor is likely to be subject to frequent contamination, people should still be able to walk on it without the risk of slipping. See Assessing the slip resistance of flooring, which also describes the relevant British and European standards.

Slips & Trips Check List 

Our FREE slips and trips checklist will help you identify slip and trip hazards in your workplace and decide what action to take. It will be of benefit to anyone who assesses and manages slips and trips at work.

The checklist provides examples of hazards that can be found in and around workplaces, and suggests actions that you can take to resolve them. The list tries to cover as many slip and trip hazards as possible. Some may not apply to you.

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