The injured person (IP) was completing daily maintenance checks and walked down the side of an incline conveyor, at the bottom, there are a set of six steps. As the IP approached the steps their right foot slipped forward off the top step causing the IP to perform a splits action and land on their left leg.

Key Factors:

• HIRA and stop assessment in place for the task
• The IP was wearing full PPE gloves glasses and laced up boots
• IP maintained three points of contact and was not rushing
• No spillage on or damage to the steps
• The top step has a depth of 160mm, the remaining 5 steps have a 210mm depth, as highlighted in the picture above.

• All steps/stairs to be reviewed on site
• Replacement of top step to ensure equal depth and width descending.
• Handrail added to conveyor side of steps
• Fitting of anti-slip treads on the individual steps