A Brief on Safety Flooring test procedures
It has long been acknowledged by the flooring industry that safety floors include floor coverings that have hard particles throughout their structure, rather than only on the surface, to improve their slip resistance capabilities. The floor covering’s slip resistance is maintained throughout its service life since new particles within the structure become visible as the […]
Slippery Floors- What Can We Do?
Slippery floors can be very dangerous and can cause serious injuries. It is important to take precautions to prevent falls, such as using non-slip flooring and keeping the floor clean and dry. Flooring must be suitable for the activity or type of work taking place. For example, hard flooring such as vinyl or tiles in […]
Essential Guide For Floor Safety
Floor safety is very important in preventing slips, trips, and falls. Almost 90% of slips and falls in the workplace are due to unsafe floor conditions. Many injuries can be prevented by simply keeping the floors clean and free of hazards. There are many ways to make floors safe, including using slip-resistant mats and keeping […]
Slips And Trips Accidents And Preventions
Slips and trips are a huge safety hazard. They’re one of the leading causes of accidental injury. A major contributor to these accidents is when floors are unclean or have liquid spills. Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents are costly in terms of medical bills and workers’ compensation claims and can also lead to lawsuits. That’s why […]
Wet Floor Signs – An Admission of Guilt
We’ve all seen the small yellow signs denoting a surface that is slippery when wet. A few may have gone on to wonder how exposing staff, visitors and customers to a known hazard with simply a warning to be careful has become so widely accepted and in some cases, even permanent. Some signs even advertise […]
Cleaning & Slip Resistance
The slip resistance of a floor and its cleaning regime will be more closely related than many would think. Effective cleaning is essential, as we have seen floor surfaces move from a low to high slip risk classification in the space of a week, exposing pedestrians to injury and responsible parties to expensive claims. Where […]
Introduction to Pendulum Test
Every business must have a non-slippery floor in order to provide the best possible safety and prevent unintentional falls. The material of the floor should be selected with care so that it is appropriate for the intended use and the surrounding environment. As a result, the ability of a floor to resist slipping is used […]
Various Methods of Pendulum Test
The pendulum test is used to determine the amount of friction generated by some floor surface whenever a foot makes contact with it. It is capable of determining the slip potential of dry, wet, and contaminated flooring. This method of floor testing is recognized by the UK Health and Safety Executive as adequate for obtaining […]
Risks of slip and how to avoid it
Risks of slip and how to avoid it: It is no doubt that there is always a chance of small accidents at the workspace due to tripping, slipping, and falls. These are frequently the result of negligence or clumsy, but they are still preventable with a little precaution taken. To stay informed about any future […]
Train Station Slip Risk Assessment
It is highly recommended to check train stations occasionally to assess potential to slip By a professional company Reasons for Slip Risk Assessment at Train Stations Hundreds of thousands of people pass through train stations around the world every month. There are countries where the density of train stations is very high and as […]
