Medical Slips, Trips, & Falls Training & Certification

We Offer One Type of Training

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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What's in the Training?

Our slips, trips, and falls training course is Canada compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada's classroom training requirement.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards:

Canada Standards

CSA Z195-14 (R2019) – Protective Footwear
OHSA RSNL 1990, c. O-3 Section 6 – Worker’s General Duty 
OHSA RSNL 1990, c. O-3 Section 7 – Specific Duties of Workers
OHSR 2012 NLR 5/12, Section 34 – Slipping Hazards
OHSR 2012 NLR 5/12, Section 80 – Foot Protection

Why Do I Need Training?

While Canada doesn’t have a specific standard for slips, trips, and falls, employers are required to provide a workplace that "is free from recognizable hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees."

This means employers have a legal and ethical obligation to promote a work environment that is free from falls that may result in injury. You and your coworkers have the right to work in an atmosphere that promotes the safety, equality, and well-being of all.

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Did You Know?

In 2016, RNs in the private industry experienced an estimated 19,790 days-away-from-work injury and illness cases. These cases occurred at an incidence rate of 104.2 cases per 10,000 full-time workers—significantly greater than the rate for all occupations (91.7 cases per 10,000 workers). (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

STFs as a whole are the second most common cause of lost-workday injuries in hospitals. (Source: CDC)

The hospital injury rate (6.2) is higher than in mining (3.8), hazardous waste treatment and disposal (4.6), and manufacturing (4.0). (Source: Antea Group)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common sources of slips, trips, and falls (STFs)?

The most common sources for STFs can fit into the following categories: obstructions to your path, uneven walking surfaces, poor lighting, and wet or slick ground. Some examples include wrinkled carpets, dimly lit hallways or rooms, or spills left on the ground.

Are there ways to control or prevent slips, trips, and falls?

There are a myriad of ways to prevent STFs. If there is a spill, clean it up and put up a wet floor sign to warn others, opt to use beveled floor mats in entry ways to lessen the impact of uneven floors. Check to make sure rugs, mats, and carpet have no folds or wrinkles and that they flat on the ground.

What is the biggest cause of slips, trips, and falls in healthcare facilities?

Contaminants, water, bodily fluids, and even soap buildup are the biggest causes of slip and fall incidents among healthcare staff. Trips can result from exposed cords, unorganized supply closets, or even drawers that are not closed completely.

How can hospitals prevent STFs?

The best way to prevent STFs in a hospital is to identify risks and have a system in place to deal with them quickly. For example, implementing a consistent cleaning schedule would ensure that soap doesn’t buildup on bathroom floors and that spills are cleaned up quickly. Safety training also helps; healthcare employees can better protect themselves from a slip or trip if they know the hazards around them.