In the UK, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the overall safety of employees and anyone else in their workplace. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 also requires employers to assess and manage workplace risks, including risks of slipping, tripping and falling.nnAdditionally, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require safe and unobstructed floors, and the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 mandate appropriate warning signs to alert people to hazards such as slippery surfaces.