As the owner or manager of a commercial or industrial business, you know that there are plenty of areas in and around the property that require extra attention to avoid accidents. Probably one of the most dangerous areas is a slippery ramp. Because of its sloped surface, ramps often cause major slips and falls.   Certain ramps may only be slippery after rainfall or accidental spills, while others may have a permanent sleek surface. However, no matter the situation, it poses a serious risk for anyone using it. Should someone slip and fall, it can lead to serious injuries, large hospital bills...

If you look around your home or workplace, you'll find plenty of sleek and slippery areas that can lead to serious accidents. Specifically, steps and stairs can be a great hazard. In fact, the National Safety Council has found that stairway falls is one of the leading causes of accidental injury, second only to motor vehicle accidents. Several factors play a role in slip-and-fall accidents on stairs; however, the main reason is that it is often left untreated.  As a home or business owner, it is important to understand the risks and costs involved with negligence regarding the slippery floors in your...

Are you interested in getting involved in Walkway Safety Franchise?  Desire a company with a proven track record of over 10 years? You have come to the right place.  SlipDoctors is the leader in Walkway Safety conducting thousands of Slip Tests for groups and organizations worldwide.  Our vast experience has lead us to be the premier Floor and Walkway Safety Group conducting testing, remediation, and lab work for some of the largest organizations around the country.  You will be trained by leading professionals serving on ANSI / ASTM committees with existing and new leads generated daily. Contact us to learn...

You may have heard of or even used anti-slip paint without knowing exactly what it does. If you are a home or business owner or manager, it is highly valuable to learn more about this product and its benefits. If you look at the floors in and around your home or business, you are bound to find some areas that are smooth and sleek which can lead to slip, trip and fall accidents. It is important to note that wet floors are not always the cause of accidents in homes and businesses, clutter and dirt can also increase slips and falls. This...

There are many standards and guidelines regarding slip resistance of flooring.  Several organizations, including government organizations, refer to specific industry standards to use as guidance when choosing their flooring.  Some guidelines refer to other standards.  Additionally some standards are based of research and while other are only recognized overseas.  There are also many slip standards which are outdated or even withdrawn.  Its important you go directly to the source of the publication and not rely on 3rd party websites to ensure you have the most current published regulation.  At SlipDoctors we can rent or sell slip testing devices which allow...