Every year, thousands of avoidable accidents happen in businesses around the world. The International Labour Organization estimates that there are around 340 million occupational accidents worldwide annually. Consequently, this leads to a lot of leave from work, admittance to hospitals and expensive lawsuits. If you are the owner or manager of a business, it is important to evaluate your floors and surfaces to see how you can reduce the risk of serious slips. Once you have identified potential risk areas, you can start looking at solutions such as non-slip coatings and paint, non-slip treads and anti-slip tapes.  Treating workspaces with anti-slip solutions not only...

How to fix slippery stairs You may have witnessed a couple of trips and falls down a set of stairs in the past. This is because people often lose their balance on slippery stairs or trip on uneven surfaces. Perhaps none of these were serious accidents, but it is important to know that no matter the height or size of your stairs, it’s a serious accident waiting to happen; even more so if your stairs are slippery! This is why all stairs in your home or workplace must be treated to increase grip and traction. Luckily, there are many solutions...

Many people do not think of their slippery bathroom as an issue until a dangerous fall occurs. People slip and fall in bathtubs and showers often. In fact, your bathroom is perhaps the most slippery area in your home. Especially, when wet, your tub and shower surface is a hazard for you, your family and your guests. If you've never treated your bathroom surfaces, it is time to think about ways to safeguard these areas, before an accident occurs. Luckily, there are many solutions to help you fix a slippery shower or bathtub. How to stop slipping on bathroom surfaces There...

Your pets are part of the family. Therefore, it's important to consider them in the accessibility of your home. Every year, vets must treat many pets with injuries from serious slips on sleek floors. Dogs and cats' paws aren't made to walk and run on sleek, hard surfaces. Many pets struggle to walk and run on slippery floors and this can lead to dangerous falls. Especially, tiles, vinyl and laminate flooring, as well as stairs can lead to slips, slides and falls. It's important to keep your four-legged friends in mind when it comes to the flooring in your home....

Did you know that tiles, including porcelain, marble and granite tiles, in your home or workplace can be a safety hazard? If not treated correctly, tiles are especially slippery, when wet and dry, and can lead to severe slips and falls. It is important to understand the risk involved to anyone, including children and the elderly, using areas with untreated tiles. Luckily, there are a number of ways to make tiles slip-proof. Not only can you improve traction by adding slip-resistant materials to your floors, but you can also invest in a variety of non-slip tile coating products.Tiled floors should...