# Safety Services

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## Slips, trips and falls

The University has a strategy and action plan to reduce accidents and injuries caused by slips and trips (including those on steps and \
stairs) but everyone can play their part by

• reporting accidents and near misses\
• taking action when defects, spills, obstructions and other potential causes of slips or trips are seen – before someone is injured

Building or Estate-related defects should be reported to the [Helpdesk](http://www.estates.manchester.ac.uk/services/msu/helpdesk/ "link to Estates Helpdesk")

#### Toolkit Documents

- [Slips and trips - Guidance on preventing](http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=19817 "link to document")

#### Estates & Facilities Strategy

- [Strategy for reducing slips & trips](http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=19818 "link to document")
- [Statistical annex to strategy report](http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=19819 "link to document")
- [Estates Action plan](http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=19820 "link to document")

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- [Email us](mailto:catherine.davidge@manchester.ac.uk)
- +44 (0) 161 306 6000

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