The Health and Safety Executive reports that slips, trips and falls are the number one cause of non-fatal accidents in the workplace. Your company could lose thousands of pounds in compensation, settlements, and other payments related to injury. Having safe surfaces and non-slip flooring is paramount not only to your business’ funds, but also to your employees’ safety.
Slips and falls are amongst the most common hazards, regardless of location. Fortunately, there are several easy methods of prevention when it’s on your property.
Wet Floor Safety Tips
Keep the Area Well Lit
The best way to deal with spills is to minimise the risk of them happening to begin with. By keeping the area well-lit and maximising visibility, everyone has full clarity and control.
If there is a spillage or a floor is somehow wet, it’s equally important to maintain that lighting. That way, anyone walking through the area can clearly see where the hazard is. You could even use reflective tape in areas such as these to fully draw people’s attention to the possible danger and make the area as bright as possible.
Clean Spillages Immediately
By regularly cleaning the floors, you’ll prevent it from becoming sticky or becoming damaged by water. For example, linoleum can warp if exposed to water for too long. Make sure you’re always prepared for a possible spillage by being well-stocked with cleaning equipment.
Being quick to clean spillages is particularly important if the spilt substance is hazardous. Make sure you have the right kind of absorbent, too. For example, some will be better at cleaning up oil, whereas others will be better for water.
Proper, Regular Cleaning
Some types of flooring are more susceptible to becoming slippery than others, so it’s important you know what the right kind of maintenance is for the flooring you have. For most types of flooring, regular mopping will do the trick.
Wet Floor Sign Safety
If there is a wet area of floor where people are at risk of slipping, make sure that the appropriate signage is put out. We have a range of signs for slips, trips and falls that will come in useful to warn people of anything that could be an underfoot hazard, from loose carpeting to wet floor.
One of the best ways of minimising customer risk and employee risk is to correctly label and signpost any potential hazards. At Label Source, we have all the health and safety signage you need.
Slip-Resistant Floor Labels
In areas that are regularly more slippery than standard, investing in some slip-resistant floor labels could be a good idea. These are perfect for shopping aisles, concert venues, factories, hospitals, and other places with high footfall.
We sell floor labels in pairs, and they’re perfect for use on sealed surfaces, and are resistant to chemicals so they won’t erode during cleaning.
Stay Safe with Label Source
Making sure that everyone knows how to safely respond to a spillage, hazardous or not, is crucial. That’s why at Label Source, we provide spill control and liquid storage signs, including guides that you can display in easily accessible places around the workplace.
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