Stairway Safety at Work: Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls Training Course

Stairways are unforgiving; unlike a trip on flat ground, a stumble on a staircase often results in a multi-level tumble. Research supported by NIOSH highlights that your center of gravity shifts forward during descent, making you susceptible to falling outward if your heel catches a "nosing". This course breaks down the mechanics of these falls and the habits required to prevent them.

We focus on the "Stairway Club" rules: keep your hands out of your pockets and maintain at least one hand on the rail at all times. If a load is too large to allow for a free hand or blocks your view of your feet, it is a "no-go"—you must use an elevator or a team lift instead.

Environmental safety is also a priority. Under OSHA 1910.22, employers must keep stairways free of spills, snow, and ice. We teach you to treat lighting outages as "Stop Work" authority moments and to always check the locks on mobile stair systems before climbing. Whether dealing with fixed indoor steps or motorized escalators, the goal is to follow the S.T.E.P. method to stay upright and in the game.

This program is available with Spanish and French closed captions.