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Keep safe at work as the nights draw in

Autumn leaves on a wet road

A business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of its staff, volunteers, contractors and users.

At this time of year surfaces can be perilous, which means slips and trips accidents are are likely to become more frequent.

Poor lighting, excess water from rain and even wet and decaying leaves can all cause slip and trip accidents to increase significantly.

Slips and trips cause over a third of all major injuries and can also lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or into machinery.

There are plenty of seasonal factors to consider when avoiding these sorts of accidents. You can read the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance on preventing slips and trips in winter weather

Their general guidance on slips and trips also provides plenty of information and resources on how to avoid these accidents in and around the workplace.


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Lines are open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau’n Gymraeg.
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