In shared workplaces may have varying degrees of control over the physical workplace, for example, flooring, lighting and cleaning. They must do what is reasonably practicable in the circumstances to prevent slips and trips at the workplace. They can do so by consulting each other and working together to implement appropriate control measures. For example: At a shopping centre, the centre management is responsible for ensuring common access surfaces are well maintained and kept free of obstructions. Where shop owners need to move stock in and out of stores or if they wish to display goods outside of the store, they must consult, cooperate and coordinate with the centre management to avoid injuries from occurring. Where spills have occurred in the main access areas, the centre management must make arrangements to ensure the spill is cleaned up in a timely way. Further guidance is available in the More information More work health and safety resources are available on the website. Note: this fact sheet provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice for your specific circumstances. The contents of this fact sheet are correct and based on available information at the time of writing. However, there may be subsequent decisions of courts or tribunals on the matter covered by this fact sheet which mean that the contents are no longer accurate. Besides checklists in Manual 2, the following is yet another checklist for slips & trips. Use the one you like best. This checklist may be used to identify hazards and control and trips in the workplace. It is not an exhaustive list of all the items you may need to consider. You should keep a copy of your records. Assessment completed by:
In shared workplaces may have varying degrees of control over the physical workplace, for example, flooring, lighting and cleaning. They must do what is reasonably practicable in the circumstances to prevent slips and trips at the workplace. They can do so by consulting each other and working together to implement appropriate control measures. For example: At a shopping centre, the centre management is responsible for ensuring common access surfaces are well maintained and kept free of obstructions. Where shop owners need to move stock in and out of stores or if they wish to display goods outside of the store, they must consult, cooperate and coordinate with the centre management to avoid injuries from occurring. Where spills have occurred in the main access areas, the centre management must make arrangements to ensure the spill is cleaned up in a timely way. Further guidance is available in the More information More work health and safety resources are available on the website. Note: this fact sheet provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice for your specific circumstances. The contents of this fact sheet are correct and based on available information at the time of writing. However, there may be subsequent decisions of courts or tribunals on the matter covered by this fact sheet which mean that the contents are no longer accurate. Besides checklists in Manual 2, the following is yet another checklist for slips & trips. Use the one you like best. This checklist may be used to identify hazards and control and trips in the workplace. It is not an exhaustive list of all the items you may need to consider. You should keep a copy of your records. Assessment completed by:
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