Slips and Trips in the Printing Industry

In 2004/2005 the UK Printing and Publishing Industries reported 281 slip and trip accidents to the HSE (a significant number of these were major injuries). This represents 24% of all the accidents reported to HSE by this sector of industry.

Managing Slips and Trips

Companies who manage their slip and trip risks effectively can virtually eliminate these types of accidents. We have analysed where most slip and trip accidents happen in the printing and publishing industries [PDF 400kb] and identified the main causes. If you concentrate on these areas, and tackle these causes, you will go a long way to controlling your slipping and tripping risks.

Where Do These Accidents Happen?

50% occurred in production areas.
16% in outdoor areas and car parks.
13% on stairways.

Further Information

The HSE free leaflet Preventing Slips and Trips at Work [220kb] provides further information which employers should consider when making an assessment of slipping and tripping risks.