Slips Prevention Checklist - Loss Prevention Standards - V1.0

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• To view our Loss Prevention Standard that supports this checklist, please view the following link: https://broker.aviva.co.uk/documents/view/aviva_slips_prevention_lps.pdf

Slips Prevention Checklist

External

• 1. Is there enough lighting around the workplace for employees and visitors to be able to see and avoid slip hazards that might be on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are regular, documented inspections undertaken to identify potential hazards, ensuring that any remedial work identified is implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are materials used for external paved areas slip-resistant when wet, adequately cleaned and maintained, to ensure they remain that way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Do you discourage individuals from taking shortcuts over grass or dirt which are likely to become slippery when wet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Have you considered fitting canopies over building entrances to reduce the amount of water walked-into the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. If a canopy isn't a possibility, have you considered installing absorbent mats, which are securely fixed, to keep floors clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is entrance flooring non-slip and is a cleaning regime in place to keep it that way?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Do you have a procedure for keeping up to date with the weather forecast, and are you able to respond to the forecast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Do you have procedures to prevent any icy surfaces forming, or keeping pedestrians away from slippery surfaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Do you use salt and grit to remove snow and ice on paths and carparks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal

• 11. Are regular, documented inspections undertaken to identify potential hazards, ensuring that any remedial work identified is implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are there any areas with variations in floor level (e.g. slopes, small steps), or changes from one floor material to another?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are all floor surfaces in good condition and kept clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Is slip resistant footwear worn where risk assessments identify a need?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are there any slip hazards around workstations, e.g. floor contaminants?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Are documented cleaning schedules in place to ensure surfaces are kept clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Are there procedures to immediately clean up any spillages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• 18. Have the results of the slips, trips and falls risk assessment been communicated to all relevant individuals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Has the provision of appropriate slip-resistant footwear been considered as part of the relevant risk assessment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Are employees encouraged to report any issues which they consider to be unsafe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Are slip accidents thoroughly investigated to identify root causes, even if they are considered trivial or no-injury accidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Please Note:
  
  This document contains general information and guidance only and may be superseded and/or subject to amendment without further notice. Aviva has no liability to any third parties arising our of ARMS' communications whatsoever (including Loss Prevention Standards), and nor shall any third party rely on them. Other than liability which cannot be excluded by law, Aviva shall not be liable to any person for any indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of whatsoever kind arising out of access to, or use of, or reliance on anything contained in ARMS' communications. The document may not cover every risk, exposure or hazard that may arise and Aviva recommends that you obtain specific advice relevant to the circumstances.