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9 April 2005 - HSE Campaign to Reduce Slips
and Trips in Health Sector
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are running a 2 year
campaign to reduce the rise of 6% in slips and trips accidents within the health
sector.
The HSE is concerned by the 54% of all slip and trip accidents
occurring within the NHS. This figure exceeds the national average
figure of 34%.
The campaign aims are as follows:
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Prompting NHS employees into taking action to tackle slip and
trip issues in their workplace.
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Inspectors and other HSE staff will be visiting health care
establishments to assess standards, offer advice and enforce applicable
legislation.
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HSE will provide publicity packs specifically aimed at health
services employees, including guidance a newsletter and posters.
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The holding of seminars around the country, some of which have
already been successful in Scotland and the Midlands.
Some steps for the improvement of slips and trips accidents have
already been taken such as the following:
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The NHS guidance, HTM61 on Flooring is being updated to include
the prevention of slips when fitting of new floors.
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Scotland has produced a new Safety Action Notice about smooth
flooring and reducing the risk of pedestrian slip accidents.
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Research projects are underway to include "Effective cleaning
for reducing slips" and "Cleaning contracts in the NHS."
There will be seminars aimed at managers, health and safety
managers and those is charge of cleaning contracts.
NHS hosts will be required to provide the venue for the
seminars. If you would like to host one of the seminars, please contact
the following:
HSE Infoline
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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