In many industries around Perth, having non-slip flooring is
essential. Whether you run a hotel kitchen, produced baked goods for commercial
sale, or run a warehouse, a non-slip floor is a great addition to keeping staff
safe while at work.
Non-slip flooring coatings can be applied to almost any type
of flooring including:
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Steel decking and checker plat
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New and old concrete
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Tiles
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Wood
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Decorative floors
Slips and trips are a big problem in workplaces around the
world, and in Australia they account for quite a large number of workplace
injuries. If you’ve been considering upgrading the flooring in your office,
non-slip flooring is certainly worth looking at.
What is Non-Slip Flooring?
The premise of non-slip flooring is relatively simple – a
coating over any flooring provides extra grip to minimise the chance of
slipping on the floor. It is used in a variety of businesses and with good
reason. Imagine working in a restaurant kitchen where there is oil, water and
other liquids being used that could easily spill on the floor. Those spills
lead to an increased risk of slipping and someone injuring themselves –
certainly not something any business owner wants. By utilising non-slip
flooring, along with staff utilising the correct OH & S practises, there is
a decreased chance of slips and falls.
There are a few important factors you do need to keep in
mind when dealing with non-slip flooring, and they come down to the environment
your work is in and how the floor is being used. The first factor you need to
consider is the environment of your business and whether there is a risk of
chemical exposure or abrasion. This might change the type of non-slip coating
you use.
Secondly, you need to consider the type of flooring you
have, and what the end use of your non-slip flooring is going to be. There is,
of course, a difference in a floor that will see mechanical loads and heavy
impacts compared to a floor where health and cleanliness is an issue.
Benefits of Non-Slip Flooring
Apart from having a flooring surface that your staff won’t
slip on, there are plenty of benefits to installing non-slip flooring in your
business. These are our top five reasons for using non-slip flooring.
1. Non-slip
flooring is suitable for almost all work areas including offices, kitchens,
stairs, factory floors, footpaths, carparks, bathrooms, kitchens, cafes,
restaurants, clubs and more.
2. A
non-slip floor can help you save money by reducing the likelihood of slips and
falls and therefore reducing time your employees may need to take off work as
well your costs to insurance to cover the person who has slipped.
3. Much
easier to adhere to all relevant OH & S and compliance requirements.
4. Because
non-slip flooring products can be applied to a range of flooring styles and types,
you can choose a treatment that maintains the look of your flooring, while
adding that non-slip surface.
5. Easy
to install and can be done after hours if needed. Installing non-slip flooring
won’t cause major disruption to your workplace if done during business hours,
however because it is relatively easy and quick to install, it can be done
after hours with a minimal of fuss.
At Epoxy Flooring, we have a range of specialised coating
products to turn
your floors into non-slip. Whether you have concrete, tiles, wood, stone,
vinyl, paving or laminate floors, we have a clear or coloured non-slip product
to help. We can also install non-slip edging for walkways and steps, ensuring
your staff and visitors to your business stay safe in the wet. If you love how
your floors look, you can stay with a clear coating. If you want a pop of
colour or need to separate certain areas of your warehouse floor out for
vehicle and people movement, there are a range of colours available.
If you’d like to discuss options for non-slip flooring in
your workplace, speak to the experienced team at Epoxy Flooring Perth. As a market
leader in the concrete coating and epoxy flooring industry in Perth, we can
assist you with all your needs.