Slips, Trips and Falls - Canada Training Course

Slips, trips, and falls are common workplace hazards that can result in serious injuries, lost work time, and long-term health consequences. This Slips, Trips and Falls – Canada Training Course provides practical guidance on identifying common fall hazards, maintaining safe walking surfaces, and applying prevention strategies to reduce workplace injuries.

Participants will learn how slips, trips, and same-level falls occur, recognize hazards associated with falls to lower levels, and apply safe practices when using ladders and stairs. The course also examines the importance of proper footwear, housekeeping, adequate lighting, and awareness of changing environmental conditions.

Designed for employees, supervisors, construction workers, warehouse personnel, maintenance teams, and workplace safety professionals, this training provides a foundation in slip, trip, and fall prevention across Canadian workplaces.

Training Objectives

• Identify common causes of slips, trips, and same-level falls
• Recognize hazards associated with falls to lower levels
• Apply best practices for maintaining clean, clear, and safe walking surfaces
• Select and properly use ladders and other safe access equipment
• Recognize the importance of appropriate footwear and traction
• Adapt to changing environmental conditions, workplace hazards, and lighting

Course Overview

Slips, trips, and falls can occur in almost any workplace, including construction sites, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, offices, and maintenance environments. Common hazards such as wet floors, spilled liquids, loose materials, extension cords, uneven surfaces, and obstructed walkways can cause workers to lose their balance and suffer serious injuries. Even routine activities can become dangerous when workplace hazards go unnoticed or are not properly addressed.

This training provides an overview of how slips, trips, and falls occur and explains the importance of recognizing hazards before they result in an injury. Participants will learn the difference between slips, which happen when footwear loses traction with a walking surface; trips, which occur when a foot strikes an object or uneven surface; and falls, which happen when a person loses balance and cannot recover.

The course examines common causes of same-level falls, including wet or slippery floors, ice, mud, loose mats, clutter, tools, and poorly maintained walking surfaces. Participants will explore how these conditions can contribute to injuries such as fractures, sprains, concussions, and back injuries.

The program also addresses falls to lower levels, which can occur from ladders, stairs, platforms, loading areas, and unprotected edges. Learners will review the importance of identifying elevated fall hazards and maintaining appropriate safeguards, including guardrails, covers, and barriers where applicable.

Safe walking and working surfaces are another important component of fall prevention. Participants will learn why good housekeeping, proper material storage, clear walkways, and appropriate footwear are essential to reducing workplace hazards. The course also explains how worn footwear and inadequate traction can increase the likelihood of slipping, particularly in wet or uneven conditions.

The training covers safe practices when using ladders and stairs. Topics include following manufacturer instructions, facing the ladder while climbing, maintaining three points of contact, using handrails, and avoiding makeshift access equipment such as chairs or boxes. Participants will also learn why carrying loads that obstruct visibility can increase the risk of falling.

Finally, the course examines how changing environmental conditions can affect workplace safety. Rain, snow, ice, mud, poor lighting, and glare can create hazards or make existing hazards more difficult to recognize. Participants will learn the importance of staying alert, avoiding distractions, correcting hazards when safe to do so, and reporting unsafe conditions promptly.

By understanding the causes of slips, trips, and falls and applying practical prevention measures, employees can help reduce workplace injuries and contribute to safer working environments.

This program is available with English and French closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course addresses workplace slip, trip, and fall prevention practices within the context of Canadian occupational health and safety, including:

• Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial workplace safety requirements
• Workplace walking and working surface safety practices
• Ladder and stairway safety procedures
• Fall hazard identification and prevention
• Workplace housekeeping and hazard reporting practices

Key Benefits

• Improves awareness of common workplace slip, trip, and fall hazards
• Helps employees recognize conditions that can cause same-level falls
• Reinforces safe walking surface and housekeeping practices
• Promotes proper footwear selection and traction awareness
• Develops knowledge of safe ladder and stairway use
• Improves awareness of environmental conditions that increase fall risks
• Supports workplace injury prevention and safety initiatives

Course Details

• Course Length: 11 Minutes
• Language(s): EN / FR (English and French closed captions)
• Progress Tracking: Included
• Mobile Compatible: Yes
• Participant Resources: Downloadable participant guide
• Course Format: Streaming video on-demand
• Access: Included with license
• LMS Compatibility: Compatible with your LMS or accessible through a hosted LMS platform
• Produced: 2026
• SKU: AT315

Frequently Asked Questions

How is licensing calculated?

Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.

Can I train more than 100 employees?

Yes. Enterprise licensing options are available for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.

Can we use our own LMS?

Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.

Do you offer multi-course discounts?

Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.

Do you offer custom pricing?

Yes. Customized pricing solutions are available for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.

Why Slips, Trips and Falls Training Matters

Preventing workplace falls often starts with recognizing everyday hazards before they become accidents. Employees who understand the relationship between housekeeping, lighting, walking surfaces, footwear, stairs, ladders, and material handling are better positioned to identify potential risks during their normal work activities.

This course provides a concise introduction to those prevention principles and can be incorporated into employee safety training, onboarding, or ongoing workplace education.