Certified Slip, Trips and Fall Prevention Specialist (CSTFPS)

Course Description

Slips, trips, and falls are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Same-level slips, trips, and falls are occupational hazards that can be found in almost every type of work setting.

Incidence and Cost
It is estimated that 3.8 million disabling work injuries are caused each year by slips, trips, and falls, accounting for 12 percent to 15 percent of all workers’ compensation costs. Many people are surprised to hear how serious falls can be.

The average disabling claims cost of a slip, trip, and fall claim is $22,000.* However, the most sobering fact is that slips, trips, and falls cause 15 percent of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicle accidents.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the key causes of slips, trips, and falls across various work environments and their associated risk factors.

Conduct workplace assessments to detect walking and working surface hazards, housekeeping issues, and environmental conditions.

Implement effective prevention strategies, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE requirements.

Apply OSHA/industry standards, incident prevention methods, and best practices to reduce fall-related incidents.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Construction and General Industry personnel

Managers concerned about liability and workers’ compensation costs

Safety supervisors

Building inspectors

Small Business Owners

Safety Committee Representatives

Industrial Hygienists