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Mapping Hazards to Control Slips, Trips and Falls

The Mapping tool is designed to help employers identify areas where slips, trips and falls have happened and also are more likely to happen. There are four simple steps

Step 1 Draw a map
Step 2 Mark High-Risk Areas
Step 3 Mark incidents
Step 4 Implement safeguards

Surveys of footpaths and pedestrian areas for trip and fall hazards are available from private companies in Ireland