Attention is not often paid to slips, trip and falls in the road transport industry. However it is equally important as any other hazard that truckers face on a daily basis. Truck drivers often find themselves slipping or falling when attempting to get into the truck cabin or exit it, a problem made worse by the height of the cabin. According to studies that have been done the ability to safely enter and exit the truck cabin depends on drivers ability to maintain contact with the hand rails and step surfaces without having to move into awkward postures when doing so. Three points of contact should be maintained when getting into or out of the truck cabin. Factors that affect these required contact points are the handrail, step, door and cabin design, the frequency of drivers getting in and out, footwear worn and environmental conditions like rain that make steps slippery. Various injuries can result from slipping or falling from the truck cabin, including broken bones, sprains,  strains, bruises and cuts to name a few. While injuries can occur regardless of the height of the cabin, falls from higher heights tend to cause more serious injury, due to the increased impact of the fall. A few simple steps could reduce the risks involved and perhaps save drivers a lot of hassle and injury: Ensuring proper safety procedures are implemented and training is given to drivers on how to safety enter and exit the cabin. Drivers as well as supervisors need to familiarise themselves with these procedures. Provide cabin specific training, different cabins will have different specifications and that needs to be taken into account. Companies should have a system in place that will provide truck drivers with new footwear if the tread on their existing footwear becomes worn out. Footwear should be kept clean at all times and mud and other contaminants need to be washed off immediately. Drivers should avoid parking on slopes and dark areas. Instead park in well-lit areas with even ground. Drivers need to watch their footing, which they cannot do in the dark. Before exiting the cabin ensure you check the steps for snow, ice, oil or grease or uneven ground. When buying a new truck, consider the design of the truck and its cabin. Is cabin access easy and comfortable? Drivers should maintain a balanced posture when getting in/out of the cabin, rather than bending and slouching awkwardly. A natural posture is best to prevent slipping and falling. A very important point to note is that drivers should place the hands on the handrails on both sides of the cabin. This will provide extra support. Drivers should ensure steps and hand rails are easily reachable. Look for steps that are non-slip and deep, to ensure a constant grip between the shoe and the step surface. Easy movement in and out of the seat can be facilitated by aligning the cabin door, steering and seat. Flow in and out of the cabin should be as easy and quick as possible, not awkward and uncomfortable. Misjudging the step could cause a tumble, so check that steps are of the same dimensions, tread and distance to avoid misjudging and miss stepping. Before providing drivers with a particular work boot, allow them to test it out to see if it is suitable for getting in and out of the cabin. Also once the tread is worn, provide workers with new footwear. Make sure drivers keep the workboots clean and contaminant free, especially the soles of the shoes. A possible solution would be to incorporate lighting into steps to allow drivers to see more clearly where they are stepping or use a contrasting colour along the entire path (steps and hand rails) can aid visibility and depth perception. Drivers who practice unsafe entering and exiting procedures may not slip or fall, but the long term impact could affect them badly. Drivers could cause injury to ankles, knees, back or legs. Joint stiffness and sprains may be the result and they will end up having more days off work and reduced productivity. In the long run these injuries will affect drivers everyday day lives, as simple tasks become difficult or impossible to carry out while injured.