What is it?

Trailing leads, uneven ground, wet floors, loose off-cuts, poor lighting — slips, trips and low-level falls are the most common site accidents, and they’re almost always preventable. The Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention Template gives you a clear, ready-to-brief plan and checklists so your work areas stay clear, well-lit, and safely routed — every shift.

Built for small builders, sole traders and principal contractors who want consistent standards and proof they’re enforced.

⚠️ Note: Supports duties under HSWA 1974, Management Regs 1999, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and CDM 2015. It complements (not replaces) task-specific risk assessments and method statements.

Why You Need It:

1️⃣ Cut the #1 Cause of Injuries Simple standards for walkways, edges, stairs, and access/egress, plus good lighting and prompt spill response — fewer incidents, fewer delays.
2️⃣ Control Cables, Hoses & Materials Practical rules for routing and protecting leads, securing hoses, controlling off-cuts, and keeping platforms and landings clutter-free.
3️⃣ Fix Ground & Floor Hazards Fast Prompts for temporary ramps/bridges, edge protection, grit and matting in wet weather, and defect reporting with close-out actions.
4️⃣ Make Responsibility Obvious A zone ownership approach: who tidies what, when, and to what standard — with escalation steps if standards slip.
5️⃣ Prove Your Duty of Care Includes daily/weekly inspections, photo evidence prompts, and briefing sign-offs to satisfy clients, auditors and insurers.

What You Get:

✅ Fully editable Word document (DOCX)
✅ Toolbox Talk script (why slips/trips happen and how to stop them)
✅ Housekeeping & access standard (walkways, stairs, edges, lighting, signage)
✅ Cable/lead management guide (ramps/guards, overhead routing, no daisy-chains)
✅ Spill control & wet-weather plan (barriers, signage, clean-up, matting/grit)
✅ Materials & waste controls (point-of-use bins, regular clear-downs)
✅ Surface condition checklist (holes, lips, thresholds, coverings)
✅ Temporary works prompts (ramps, bridging, edge protection interfaces)
✅ Daily/weekly inspection forms (defects, photos, actions, close-out)
✅ Zone ownership map prompts (areas, standards, responsible persons)
✅ Do/Don’t one-pager to print and post on the board
✅ Attendance register & signature sheet
✅ Action log (recurring hazards, repairs, refresher briefings)
✅ Spaces for your logo, project details & date

Built for:

– Sole traders and small builders who need fast, repeatable site standards
– Principal contractors coordinating multiple trades in shared areas
– Site supervisors who want a clear, enforceable slips/trips system with proof of delivery
– All trades moving through tight or frequently changing workspaces

Ready to keep people moving — safely and efficiently?

Grab the Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention Template and set a clear standard — every day, every shift.