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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
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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?
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2. Are regular, documented inspections undertaken to identify potential hazards, ensuring that any remedial work identified is implemented?
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3. Are materials used for external paved areas slip-resistant when wet, adequately cleaned and maintained, to ensure they remain that way?
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4. Do you discourage individuals from taking shortcuts over grass or dirt which are likely to become slippery when wet?
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5. Have you considered fitting canopies over building entrances to reduce the amount of water walked-into the building?
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6. If a canopy isn’t a possibility, have you considered installing absorbent mats, which are securely fixed, to keep floors clean and dry?
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7. Is entrance flooring non-slip and is a cleaning regime in place to keep it that way?
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8. Do you have a procedure for keeping up to date with the weather forecast, and are you able to respond to the forecast?
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9. Do you have procedures to prevent any icy surfaces forming, or keeping pedestrians away from slippery surfaces?
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10. Do you use salt and grit to remove snow and ice on paths and car parks?
Internal
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11. Are regular, documented inspections undertaken to identify potential hazards, ensuring that any remedial work identified is implemented?
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12. Are entrances, aisles and corridors free from obstructions, having satisfactory lighting?
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13. Are there any areas with variations in floor level (e.g. slopes, small steps), or changes from one floor material to another?
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14. Are all floor surfaces in good condition?
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15. Are stairs in good condition, free from obstruction and provided with handrails and adequate lighting?
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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?
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17. Are documented cleaning schedules in place to ensure surfaces are kept clean and dry?
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18. Are there procedures to immediately clean up any spillages?
General
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19. Have the results of the slips, trips and falls risk assessment been communicated to all relevant individuals?
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20. Has the provision of appropriate slip-resistant footwear been considered as part of the relevant risk assessment?
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21. Are employees encouraged to report any issues which they consider to be unsafe?
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Completed by (Name and Signature)