OUR STORY
Our Story:
Founded in 2018, Slip Safety Services emerged from a simple yet profound realisation: slip accidents were a pervasive, costly problem that lacked a scientific, data-driven solution. Our founder, Christian Harris, driven by personal experiences and a deep understanding of the slip safety industry, set out to revolutionise how organisations approach this critical aspect of safety.
Key Milestones:
- 2018: Slip Safety Services is established
- 2021: Rakib Mirza joins as Head of Operations, marking a significant expansion in our capabilities
- 2023: Partnership with AXAXL as part of its Casualty Risk Assist offering
- 2023-2024: Expansion of our operations team to meet growing demand
- 2024: Publication of our Amazon #1 best-selling book, Prevent Slip Accidents With Slipology
- 2025: Expansion of sales and marketing teams
Our Vision:
To reduce slip accidents by 500,000+ annually across the globe, transforming how organisations worldwide approach slip safety.
Our Mission:
To revolutionise slip safety through innovative, scientific methodologies that deliver measurable results, creating safer environments and driving operational efficiency for our clients.
Our Values:
As a mission-led business, our values guide everything we do — in how we serve our clients and in how we support each other as a team and with our partners.
Moving forwards safely is what we want people using our clients’ buildings to be able to do, so our values are exactly that – STEP:
Safety: We put people first by preventing harm and protecting lives.
Trust: We do what we say, with integrity and transparency.
Efficiency: We make safety simple, smart, and cost-effective.
Partnership: We succeed together through collaboration and long-term relationships.
Here’s what our values look like in practice — both externally with our clients, and internally with each other:
Safety
- We put people first. Every service we deliver is focused on preventing slips and protecting lives.
- We lead by example, creating a safe environment for our clients and for each other.
Trust
- We give clients confidence by using proven, science-backed methods that deliver measurable results.
- We trust and respect one another, being open, accountable, and supportive in every interaction.
Efficiency
- We solve problems quickly, cost-effectively, and with minimal disruption — keeping businesses safe and productive.
- We value each other’s time, using smart systems and clear communication to work effectively as one team.
Partnership
- We work alongside our clients as long-term partners, building safer environments together.
- We celebrate collaboration, sharing ideas, and backing each other to achieve our goals.
Our Approach:
At the heart of our methodology is the CHIMES framework and Slipology – our proprietary, scientific approach to slip safety. We believe in quantifiable results and data-driven solutions, setting us apart in an industry often reliant on subjective assessments.
Our Team:
Led by our founder Christian Harris and supported by a board of three non-executive investor-directors, our structure includes:
- Three operational delivery teams under the leadership of Rakib Mirza
- A dedicated admin and finance function
- A dynamic sales and marketing team
Together, we form a cohesive unit dedicated to advancing slip safety across industries.
- Our Impact: Our work has yielded significant, measurable results:
- Over £10 million in claims prevented annually
- More than 4,000 sites improved
- An average 57%+ reduction in accidents, injuries, and claims
- Savings of £10,000s to £100,000s per year for our clients
Looking Ahead:
As we continue to grow and innovate, our commitment to scientific slip prevention remains unwavering. We’re not just solving a problem; we’re transforming an industry, one safe step at a time.
Join us in our mission to create a world where slip accidents are the exception, not the expectation. Together, we can make every surface a safer one.
