Slip and fall prevention
Make raised thresholds visible and arrange safe improvements
Keep thresholds clearly visible with a secure non-slip contrast treatment; the employer should arrange qualified help for structural changes.
Why it matters
A hard-to-see raised threshold can trip people, especially those with reduced vision or mobility.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Covering it with loose tape or asking a helper to alter the structure.
Correct action
Keep thresholds clearly visible with a secure non-slip contrast treatment; the employer should arrange qualified help for structural changes.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Keep thresholds clearly visible with a secure non-slip contrast treatment; the employer should arrange qualified help for structural changes.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Department of Health Elderly Health Service — Fall Prevention
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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