prevention

Slips, Trips and Falls

Weather changes make a difference to you; because rain, sleet, ice and snowing introduce opportunities for slips, trips and falls. Whether inside or out, here are some common reasons for accidents that could cost your business:

• Inappropriate shoes for the job
• Unmaintained walking and working surfaces
• Surfaces covered with water, oil, snow, ice or debris
• Rugs or floor coverings that are not slip-resistant
• Unmarked or poorly indicated transitions between levels and surfaces – for example, not level, drop, raised lip – due to poor design, lighting, poor contrast of flooring or distraction

Help prevent slips, trips and falls by trying these ideas:

• Use water-absorbing door mats at entry ways and in wet areas
• Use suction to remove water after cleaning – for example, portable cleaning systems that  use your standard cleaning solutions.
• Apply a clear epoxy coating to worn floors with a slip resistant additive (usually glass beads) to increase friction.