624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

Modules:

2 Hours:

2 Sectors:

Healthcare

Target Audience:

Employee

Fee

Description

Description
Work-related slip, trip, and fall (STF) incidents can frequently result in serious, disabling injuries for healthcare workers. This course identifies the top 10 STF hazards specific to healthcare facilities. It also provides guidance on implementing an STF prevention program to protect healthcare workers. The goal of this course is to familiarize you with common STF hazards in healthcare facilities so you are able to recognize and reduce the risk to employees.

Free Access
As an OSH Center student, you have free access to all our training materials, including knowledge checks and course activities. Documentation of your training–such as exam scores, certificates, and transcripts–can be accessed by purchasing a certificate package.

Course Learning Objectives

Course Objectives

ID	Objective
TO 1.0	Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1	Discuss the impact of slips, trips, and falls on annual lost-time injuries.
LO 1.1.2	Describe housekeeping best practices to reduce slips, trips, and falls.
LO 1.2.1	Describe the healthcare facility risk assessment process.
LO 1.2.2	Describe the components of the STF Prevention program.
LO 1.2.3	Discuss the importance of training in slip, trip, and fall hazards.

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Key Topics

✔ Contaminants on the Floor
✔ Poor Drainage
✔ Pipes and Drains
✔ Indoor and Outdoor Walking Surface Irregularities
✔ Ice and Snow Hazards
✔ Inadequate Lighting
✔ Stairs
✔ Handrails
✔ Stepstools
✔ and Ladders
✔ Tripping Hazards
✔ Improper Use of Floor Mats and Runners
✔ Risk Assessment
✔ Slip
✔ Trip
✔ and Fall Prevention Program Components

Testimonials

The OSH Center has been an incredible resource for learning workplace safety. The courses are clear, practical, and easy to follow, even for someone new to occupational health and safety. I appreciated the flexibility of online training and the fact that I could learn at my own pace. Thanks to the OSH Center, I now feel more confident about identifying hazards and keeping my workplace safe.

Edward Maya

United States
September 2025

Our team members completed training through the OSH Center, and the results have been excellent. Not only did the courses improve their awareness of safety practices, but we also saw a noticeable improvement in day-to-day compliance with safety protocols. The certification process was smooth and cost-effective, making it a great investment for our organization.

John Doe

United States
August 2025

624 Healthcare: Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

Modules:

2

Hours:

2

Sectors:

Healthcare

Target Audience:

Employee

Fee

Description

Key Topics

Testimonials

Edward Maya

John Doe

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