Top Tips for Trips Checklist - Aviva Loss Prevention Standard - Trips V1.2

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• To view our Loss Prevention Standard that supports this checklist, please view the following link : https://connect.avivab2b.co.uk/documents/view/aviva_top_tips_for_trips_lps.pdf

External

• 1. Is there enough lighting around the workplace for employees and visitors to be able to see and avoid 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 car parks?

  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 entrances, aisles and corridors free from obstructions, having satisfactory lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. 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

• 14. Are all floor surfaces in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are stairs in good condition, free from obstruction and provided with handrails and adequate lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Are there any trip hazards around workstations, e.g. trailing cables or boxes, and has office furniture been arranged so as not to hinder walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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