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

1. Identify Risks
2. Prevent
3. Contain
4. Detect
5. Cordon
6. Remove