Slip / Trip / Fall Hazard Audit

Targeted hazard hunt for STF risks across walking-working surfaces. Catches the conditions responsible for ~25% of all worker injury claims.

Walking Surfaces

• Walking surfaces are clean, dry, and free of slip hazards
  Check for spills, standing water, grease, mud, dust buildup, or other contaminants on floors and walkways.
• Aisles and travel paths are unobstructed
  Verify that boxes, tools, cords, pallets, hoses, and materials are not blocking or narrowing travel paths.
• Floor condition is intact and even
  Look for cracked concrete, broken tiles, loose mats, curled edges, holes, or abrupt changes in level that could cause a trip.
• Floor openings and covers are secure and clearly marked
  Confirm that floor openings are protected and that covers are in place, stable, and visible to pedestrians.
• Slip-resistant mats are flat and maintained
  Check that mats are not curled, buckled, saturated, or missing backing; edges should not create a trip hazard.

Stairs, Ramps, and Elevation Changes

• Stair treads and nosings are in good condition
  Verify that treads are secure, uniform, and free of wear, damage, or slippery buildup.
• Handrails are present, secure, and continuous where required
  Check that handrails are installed where needed, firmly attached, and usable along the full stair run.
• Ramps have adequate traction and are free of debris
  Inspect ramp surfaces for slip resistance, loose material, standing water, or damaged edges.
• Transitions and thresholds are clearly visible
  Check for abrupt changes in elevation, uneven transitions, or low-contrast edges that could create a trip hazard.

Housekeeping and Storage

• Materials are stored without encroaching on walkways
  Verify that pallets, carts, bins, and stock do not protrude into pedestrian routes or create blind corners.
• Cords, hoses, and cables are managed to prevent tripping
  Check for temporary or permanent routing that avoids crossings, slack loops, and unsecured runs across walk paths.
• Waste, scrap, and debris are removed promptly
  Look for packaging, shrink wrap, banding, broken pallets, and other debris that could cause slips or trips.
• Cleaning tools and wet-floor controls are in use when needed
  Confirm that mops, buckets, and warning signs are deployed during active cleaning or spill response.

Lighting and Visibility

• Lighting is sufficient for safe travel
  Measure or assess whether illumination is adequate to identify floor hazards, steps, and obstructions along the route.
• Hazard areas are clearly marked and visible
  Check for contrast markings, edge markings, or signage where needed for steps, ramps, dock edges, or floor openings.

Entryways and Weather-Related Controls

• Entry mats are present, flat, and sized for traffic
  Verify that mats cover the wet transition zone, lie flat, and do not bunch, curl, or slide.
• Moisture control is effective at entrances
  Check for tracked-in rain, snow, slush, or mud and confirm controls are in place to keep floors dry.
• Outdoor walking surfaces are maintained and safe
  Inspect exterior walkways, steps, and ramps for ice, algae, loose gravel, uneven paving, or other hazards.