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.

Standard safety rule

Last reviewed: 2026-08-22

Why it matters

A hard-to-see raised threshold can trip people, especially those with reduced vision or mobility.

Unsafe: Covering it with loose tape or asking a helper to alter the structure.

Keep thresholds clearly visible with a secure non-slip contrast treatment; the employer should arrange qualified help for structural changes.

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.

For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.

This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.