Hazard Guide
Identifying, Assessing, and Controlling Hazards

Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards


Factors that can result in slips, trips, or falls. Made worse from uneven surfaces, wet or oily floors, loose mats, poor lighting, cluttered work areas, and unsuitable footwear.

Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
Construction Industry Examples
  • Uneven ground on construction sites
  • Wet surfaces from recent concrete pours
  • Scattered building materials and debris
  • Temporary stairways
  • Muddy conditions
  • Icy surfaces in winter
  • Holes or openings in floors
Tips on Identifying
  • Assess floor surface texture and friction
  • Check transitions between floor types or heights
  • Evaluate stairway design
  • Review housekeeping practices
  • Assess lighting conditions
  • Check footwear suitability

Control Method Examples:

More Effective

Elimination

Substitution

Engineering Controls

Designated and designed safe routes or walkways free from hazards

Administrative Controls

Housekeeping, threshold coverings, covers over holes or flagging around excavations, added lighting, handrail policy

PPE

CSA-approved work boots, anti-slip footwear

Less Effective