Anti-Slip Buying Guide

Introduction

The most recent Health and Safety at Work report revealed that 32% of the 561,000 reported cases of non-fatal workplace injuries occurred due to slips, trips and falls, showing it to be the single most common cause of injuries in UK workplaces.

Most workplaces will have hazards that could result in a slip, trip or fall injury. These should be identified in a health and safety risk assessment.

Businesses should consider adding anti-slip products to their premises to enhance workplace safety and reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls. These products provide better traction on floors, stairs, and other walking surfaces, especially in areas prone to moisture or spills. This not only helps in preventing accidents and injuries but also ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

By improving safety, businesses can reduce potential liability, avoid costly workers' compensation claims, and create a safer, more secure environment for employees, customers, and visitors.

Adding anti-slip measures across premises is effective and affordable, and visibly demonstrates efforts taken to improve health and safety on-site. They also have the added benefit that many anti-slip products can also serve as an additional means of hazard marking, enhancing safety further.

Our range of anti-slip products features market-leading brands with products that offer high levels of slip resistance and long term durability, both in terms of the quality of the tread, and the adhesive which secures them in place.

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Anti-Slip Matting

Anti-slip matting is designed to provide a secure walking surface in areas prone to moisture or spills, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and industrial settings. These mats work by increasing friction between the mat surface and footwear, reducing the risk of slips and falls.

Our range of mats and floorcovers combat hazards such as ice and liquids and are ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications, significantly reducing the risk of slips and falls on slippery surfaces. Constructed from durable materials with high-traction finishes, our anti-slip solutions are perfect for workshops, walkways, industrial environments and more.

Installation is straightforward, typically involving placing the mat in the desired location. Businesses might install anti-slip matting in high-traffic areas or where liquids are frequently present.

The benefits include:

enhanced safety
reduced accident risk
improved compliance with health and safety regulations.

Anti-Slip Stair Tread Nosings

Stairs can be especially dangerous when slippery as there is further to fall and a greater risk of injury. Anti-slip stair tread nosings are fitted to the edge of stairs to provide a non-slip surface, improving traction and visibility on steps.

These nosings often have abrasive surfaces that enhance grip, especially in wet or oily conditions.

They are usually installed by screwing or adhering them to the stair edge. Businesses might install these in indoor or outdoor stairwells, entryways, or areas with frequent foot traffic and these are especially good for industrial environments.

Furthermore, our range of high quality, durable stair tread nosings are available in highly visible colours which also provides a visual aid for pedestrians to establish the edges of steps and assist in safer foot placement when using stairs, providing extra protection against slips, trips and falls on stairs.

Choose from a range of widths which can be cut to size if required.

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Anti-Slip Treads

Anti-slip treads are adhesive strips or panels that provide a non-slip surface on stairs, ramps, and other walking surfaces.

They are particularly useful in environments where spills or wet conditions are common. Typically they feature an abrasive, gritty texture which offers high levels of grip.

Treads are installed by peeling off the backing and applying them to clean, dry surfaces – sometimes it is advisable to use a primer on surfaces which are not smooth or clean. Businesses might use them in areas like factories, kitchens, or outdoor steps. Benefits include improved safety, easy installation, and minimal maintenance.

Anti-Slip Tapes

Anti-slip tapes are adhesive strips that provide a textured, non-slip surface when applied to floors, stairs, and ramps.

They are ideal for areas where added traction is needed but permanent alterations are not feasible.

The installation process involves cleaning the surface, peeling off the tape backing, and firmly pressing the tape in place. Businesses might use anti-slip tapes in temporary setups, rental properties, or to quickly address hazardous areas.

The benefits include:

increased safety
ease of installation
flexibility to remove or reposition as needed

Our range of high quality tapes also feature types in highly visible colours, so they can double up as serving as hazard marking in addition to reducing the risk of injury cause by slips, trips and falls.

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Anti-Slip Adhesive Sheets

Anti-slip adhesive sheets are large, peel-and-stick sheets that can be cut to size and applied to floors and other surfaces to prevent slipping.

These sheets have a textured surface to enhance grip.

Installation involves cutting the sheet to the desired size and applying it to a clean, dry surface. Businesses might install these in walkways, production areas, or loading docks.

The benefits include:

customizable coverage
enhanced safety
easy application

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