8.5 Slips and trips

Written by Imran Qureshi (NEBOSH)

NEBOSH IGC · Workplace hazards · 15 questions

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1. A common cause of slips is:

   • A Spills and contamination
   • B Good lighting
   • C Non-slip floors
   • D Clear walkways

2. A common cause of trips is:

   • A Handrails
   • B Fixed lighting
   • C Trailing cables
   • D Clean floors

3. The simplest and cheapest control for slips and trips is:

   • A Staff discipline
   • B PPE
   • C Good housekeeping
   • D Warning signs only

4. A worker slips in a corridor. Which condition is the most likely cause?

   • A A dry, clean floor
   • B Good lighting
   • C A wet or contaminated floor
   • D Well fitted footwear

5. A worker trips in a walkway. Which condition is the most likely cause?

   • A Clear floors
   • B Good lighting
   • C Non-slip flooring
   • D Obstructions in walkways

6. Which control reduces slips on a floor that is often wet?

   • A Polishing it
   • B Sloping the floor more
   • C Removing drainage
   • D Appropriate non-slip surfaces

7. Poor lighting increases the risk of slips and trips because:

   • A It makes cables safer
   • B People cannot see hazards
   • C It dries the floor
   • D It lowers friction

8. Which is a good control for trailing cables?

   • A Keep cables off the floor or cover them
   • B Tape them loosely
   • C Leave them coiled in walkways
   • D Run cables across walkways

9. Changes of level are made safer by:

   • A Leaving them unlit
   • B Removing handrails
   • C Hiding them
   • D Marking them clearly

10. Unsuitable footwear is a cause because it:

    • A Increases lighting
    • B Raises the temperature
    • C Gives poor grip
    • D Lowers noise

11. Good housekeeping helps to prevent slips and trips by:

    • A Ignoring spills
    • B Keeping floors and walkways clear and clean
    • C Leaving boxes in aisles
    • D Allowing waste to build up

12. A spill should be:

    • A Left until the end of the shift
    • B Cleaned up promptly or marked until it is cleaned
    • C Walked through to dry
    • D Ignored

13. Maintenance and repair help because:

    • A Floors do not wear
    • B It is not needed
    • C Repairs cause trips
    • D Damaged floors cause trips and slips

14. Training and supervision contribute by:

    • A Replacing floors
    • B Removing the need for cleaning
    • C Avoiding risk assessment
    • D Making workers aware of hazards and expected behaviour

15. Which hazard is most likely in a kitchen with a greasy floor?

    • A Slipping
    • B Hearing loss
    • C Radiation
    • D Vibration