Hospitality can be a slippery environment. There are liquids around all the time whether you are in the kitchen, the bar or back of house areas. But slips don’t just happen because of floors being wet or oily. To avoid injury slip hazards must be identified as soon as possible so that slips can be prevented.

In this lesson, you’ll learn about the common cause of slips in the hospitality industry, how to identify slip hazards and ways to prevent or minimize common causes of slips.

As a hospitality worker, working in a busy and constantly moving environment is the norm. But this also means that accidents can happen. Whether it’s a glass or bottle being knocked over or a box sat in the wrong position, hazards can cause injuries. Learning to be aware of slip, trip or fall hazards is the first step in ensuring your workplace is a safer place.