Course Overview: 
 
Slips, trips and falls can occur in any workplace. Approximately 60,000 Canadian workers are injured each year due to slip, trip and fall injuries. This course will explain the common causes for these types of injuries and what preventative measure can be taken to reduce the risk of these kinds of injuries in the workplace. 
 
Who Should Take the Course? 
 
This course is designed for all employers and employees in the hospitality industry who wish to learn more about preventing slips, trips and falls from happening in their workplace. 
 
Course Objectives: 
 
This course is presented in one module. The purpose of this course is to provide a general understanding of the causes of slips, trips and falls and to provide guidelines that can be implemented in the workplace in order to reduce injuries and create a healthier and safer environment. 
 
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
 
Define slips, trips and falls
Understand the legal responsibilities of the employer and employee with regard to a safe workplace
Identify common causes for slips, trips and falls
Implement preventive measures in the workplace to reduce or eliminate hazards that can lead to slip, trip
and fall injuries
Evaluation Process:
At the end of the module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before completing the course. Participants that do not achieve 100% on the test can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to complete the course. Test questions are randomly selected from a test bank, making each test experience unique.
Upon successfully completing the course, there is a printable certificate of completion for your records.
Course Duration:
This online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at anytime and can resume where they left off. The duration will depend on the individual participant and their prior knowledge of the subject matter. On average, this course should take between 45 minutes and 1 hour to complete.