Risk Assessment: Slips, Trips & Falls¶

Document Reference: RA_HO_10
Issue Date: 04/07/2025
Review Date: 04/07/2026
Assessed By: HSQE Consultant Approved By: Aaron Mason

Task/Activity¶

Prevention of slips, trips, and falls in all work areas

Location¶

Offices, home offices, site visits, car parks

Persons at Risk¶

All staff
Visitors
Contractors
Delivery personnel

Hazards and Controls¶

Hazard	Existing Controls	S	L	R	Additional Controls	S	L	R
Wet floors	Wet floor signs, cleaning protocols	2	2	🟢 4	Anti-slip treatments, improved drainage	2	1	🟢 2
Trailing cables	Cable management, regular inspections	2	2	🟢 4	Cable routing systems, wireless equipment	2	1	🟢 2
Uneven surfaces	Maintenance program, hazard reporting	2	2	🟢 4	Surface repairs, warning signs	2	1	🟢 2
Poor lighting	Good lighting standards, maintenance	2	2	🟢 4	LED motion lighting, emergency lighting	2	1	🟢 2
Cluttered walkways	Housekeeping standards, storage	2	3	🟡 6	5S implementation, designated storage	2	1	🟢 2
Weather conditions	Gritting, matting, warnings	3	2	🟡 6	Covered walkways, weather monitoring	2	1	🟢 2
Stairs and steps	Handrails, non-slip nosings	3	2	🟡 6	Contrasting edges, improved lighting	2	1	🟢 2
Footwear issues	Footwear policy, guidance	2	2	🟢 4	Appropriate footwear provision	2	1	🟢 2

PPE Requirements¶

Safety footwear (where required)
High visibility clothing (car parks)

Training Requirements¶

Hazard awareness
Good housekeeping
Incident reporting
Safe movement
Winter safety
Ladder safety

Emergency Procedures¶

First aid response
Incident reporting
Scene preservation
Medical assistance
Investigation process
Insurance notification

Monitoring¶

Regular inspections
Incident analysis
Near miss reporting
Maintenance records

Risk Assessment Summary¶

Risk Scoring Matrix¶

Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)

Document Control¶

All risk assessments reviewed annually
Update following incidents or changes
Approved by senior management
Communicated to all relevant parties

APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
APP_12 Training Matrix

These Risk Assessments form part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.