Certified Slip, Trips and Fall Prevention Specialist (CSTFPS)
Course Description
The Certified Slip, Trips and Fall Prevention Specialist (CSTFPS) course is a comprehensive professional certification program designed for safety professionals, supervisors, facility managers, maintenance personnel, risk managers, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals, and anyone responsible for preventing workplace slip, trip, and fall incidents. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify hazards, implement effective prevention strategies, and ensure compliance with OSHA walking-working surface standards and industry best practices.
Slips, trips, and falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, lost workdays, workers' compensation claims, and occupational fatalities across virtually every industry. Hazards such as wet floors, uneven walking surfaces, poor housekeeping, inadequate lighting, cluttered work areas, weather conditions, damaged flooring, improper footwear, and unsafe work practices significantly increase the risk of injuries. This certification prepares participants to proactively identify these hazards and implement effective control measures before incidents occur.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of OSHA regulations related to walking-working surfaces, slip resistance, housekeeping, hazard recognition, workplace inspections, risk assessments, fall prevention strategies, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, personal protective equipment (PPE), facility maintenance, emergency response, and safety management systems. The curriculum also covers engineering controls, administrative controls, employee safety training, safety audits, and continuous improvement techniques that reduce workplace injuries and improve regulatory compliance.
Through practical examples, workplace case studies, and real-world scenarios, students will learn how to perform comprehensive workplace assessments, identify slip, trip, and fall hazards, implement preventive controls, improve housekeeping practices, develop inspection programs, and strengthen organizational safety performance. The course emphasizes hazard elimination, employee awareness, regulatory compliance, and the development of a proactive workplace safety culture.
Upon successful completion of the Certified Slip, Trips and Fall Prevention Specialist (CSTFPS) course, participants will have the expertise to reduce workplace injuries, improve OSHA compliance, lower workers' compensation costs, and create safer working environments across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, warehousing, retail, transportation, education, and commercial facilities. This certification is ideal for professionals seeking career advancement in occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), facility management, and workplace risk management.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Certified Slip, Trips and Fall Prevention Specialist (CSTFPS) course, participants will be able to:
Identify the leading causes of slips, trips, and falls in industrial, commercial, healthcare, construction, and office environments.
Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards associated with walking-working surfaces, housekeeping, lighting, weather conditions, and facility maintenance.
Apply OSHA walking-working surface standards and industry best practices to reduce slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Implement engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent workplace injuries.
Develop effective housekeeping programs and preventive maintenance procedures that improve workplace safety.
Investigate slip, trip, and fall incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Train employees and supervisors on hazard recognition, safe walking practices, and incident prevention techniques.
Maintain compliance documentation, inspection records, and safety audit reports that support regulatory compliance.
Promote a proactive safety culture focused on hazard elimination, employee awareness, and continuous improvement.
Reduce workplace injuries, workers' compensation claims, and operational risks through effective slip, trip, and fall prevention programs.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
Construction and General Industry personnel
Managers concerned about liability and workers’ compensation costs
Safety supervisors
Building inspectors
Small Business Owners
Safety Committee Representatives
Industrial Hygienists