Cof slip resistance ratings help you determine if you are buying the right tile for the right location.
Wet floor slip hazard.
2006 bell et al.
Wet floors can be caused by a variety of things.
1910 22 a 3 walking working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects loose boards corrosion leaks spills snow and ice.
There is a reliable way to know how slippery floor tile will be under both wet and dry conditions.
Poor lighting in the workplace is associated with an increase in accidents.
Spillages are an obvious culprit.
Water grease and other fluids can make walking surfaces slippery.
There are various wet floor signs you can put up depending on the area that s wet and whether it presents a slip hazard on a near permanent basis.
On the contrary damp floors can be even more dangerous than wet floors because they look dry yet are deceptively slippery.
A frame signs and cones are ideal for temporarily wet surfaces.
Changing or modifying walking surfaces is the next level of preventing slip and trips.
Display wet floor signs as needed.
Place a slippery when wet sign in your stairwell and near notoriously wet or slippery floors to prevent slipping or tripping from occurring.
Slips can be caused by a variety of things not just the obvious spillages.
Serious injury can be avoided at your facility by installing the proper safety signs where hazards exist.
Recoating or replacing floors installing mats pressure sensitive abrasive strips or abrasive filled paint on coating and metal or synthetic decking can further improve safety and reduce risk of falling.
Well documented housekeeping procedures correct floor cleaning proper usage of mats and signs accessible.
Employee exposure to wet floors or spills and clutter that can lead to slips trips falls and other possible injuries.
Conduct periodic inspections for slip and trip hazards.
Contaminants on the floor are the leading cause of stf incidents in healthcare facilities courtney et al.
Create and maintain proper lighting.
When wet processes are used drainage must be maintained and to the extent feasible dry standing places such as false floors platforms and mats must be provided.
In addition to being a slip hazard continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mold fungi and bacteria that can cause.
What is the hazard.
A wet floor could be the result of a spill a breakage a machine or tap malfunction or simply scheduled cleaning.
Use proper illumination in walkways staircases ramps hallways basements construction areas and dock areas.
Keep floors clean and dry 29 cfr 1910 22 a 2.
And removing a slip or trip hazard is often all it takes to stop the problem.