Slip resistant floor finishes
According to the HSE, slips and trips are the most common cause of injury in the workplace and the most reported injury to members of the public. It is therefore imperative that companies take the appropriate steps to control and reduce these risks to employees and customers.
It is important to assess the risk of your premises and decide what control measures need to be in place to prevent accidents. The elements that often contribute to slips are; flooring type, environment, footwear, contamination and cleaning.
The National Flooring Co. recognises the importance of protecting its customers and as a result offers: tailored slip resistant floor finishes, cleaning packages and advice, an onsite slip testing service and experienced technical support.
Choosing the correct floor finish for your evironment is imperative, however It is even more important to consider this slip resistance under production conditions. The surface texture of a floor can help to reduce the risk of slips and The National Flooring Co. provides a range of systems that can be tailored to suit the degree of slip resistance required.
The company has also developed cleaning packages that can assist with the maintenance of your floor. If you have concerns regarding any of your floors the company can also undertake onsite slip testing. It uses a Slip Alert machine that will quickly and effieciently assess whether the floor offers adequate slip resistance in both dry and wet conditions.
