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Cordon Spills to Control Slips (Trips and Falls)
- Spills should be removed straight away using absorbent material, as far as possible
- Co-op prosecuted over pensioner’s fatal slip UPDATE (June, 2017) - "the aisle had not been cordoned off "
- In some cases it may not be possible to remove a spill straight away, e.g. large spills, spills of viscous/ hazardous liquids. In these limited circumstances it may be necessary to cordon off the spill
- Signs may be used as a part of the cordon system where hazards cannot be adequately reduced
- Remove warning signs when they no longer apply (2.2 of Part B of Schedule 9 of the General Application Regulations)
- See advice on pedestrian channels in wet weather at entrances
- See advice on segregation of wet floors
- See advice on Grease or Oil on the Floor
Spill risks are an important part of Slip Risk Assessment and Prevention
A risk assessment approach to Spills slips (trips and falls) can include the following steps
- Identify Risks
- Prevent
- Contain
- Detect
- Cordon
- Remove