SURE STEP
SOLUTIONS LLC
San Jose, CA
ph: 408.316.9977
fax: 408.360.9975
Email us
SOLUTIONS LLC
San Jose, CA
ph: 408.316.9977
fax: 408.360.9975
Email us
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SURE STEP SOLUTIONS LLC
Slip-Falls No Laughing Matter
(excerpts from an article by the Canada Safety Council)
Man slips on banana peel. Audience laughs uproariously. The slip-fall is a staple of slapstick comedy.
Nonetheless, slips are a major occupational safety issue. They are one of the most common and
preventable workplace injuries.
The Health and Safety Commission in the UK identified slips and trips as one of eight priorities. The
reason — they account for the highest number of major injuries and occur across all industry
sectors. In the manufacturing and service sectors, they are the most frequent cause of non-fatal
major injuries.
The potential business liability for slip-falls is high. Slips are not only a problem for workers.
Customers and even the general public can also be at risk. Fortunately, the basic precautions are
simple and cost effective: clean, dry walking surfaces and proper footwear.
Slippery floors are a factor in most slip-falls. Spills and debris can be hazardous on any walking
surface, so good housekeeping practices are essential. Clean spills immediately, and mop or sweep
up any debris.
For floors with a hard mineral surface, such as tiles or polished untreated concrete, a non-slip
treatment can help reduce falls.
Floors in workplaces where people continually enter from outdoors will often be wet in the winter
and when it rains. For example, in shopping malls, hotels, grocery stores and fast food outlets
employees and customers can slip and fall where the floor surface is wet. In commercial kitchens
and some industrial operations, grease or oils may settle on the floor, increasing the chance of a
slip-fall. A non-slip floor treatment is needed when wet or greasy floors are inevitable.
A non-slip coating or treatment does not eliminate the need for good housekeeping. The floor
must still be properly cleaned to maintain its anti-slip surface. Some suppliers offer regular
inspections to ensure continued floor safety.*
NOTE: Sure Step Solutions is one of these suppliers! We offer more than a product - we offer
ongoing service by way of regular safety inspections and working with your maintenance crews to
ensure they are doing the job necessary for safe, clean floors!
(excerpts from an article by the Canada Safety Council)
Man slips on banana peel. Audience laughs uproariously. The slip-fall is a staple of slapstick comedy.
Nonetheless, slips are a major occupational safety issue. They are one of the most common and
preventable workplace injuries.
The Health and Safety Commission in the UK identified slips and trips as one of eight priorities. The
reason — they account for the highest number of major injuries and occur across all industry
sectors. In the manufacturing and service sectors, they are the most frequent cause of non-fatal
major injuries.
The potential business liability for slip-falls is high. Slips are not only a problem for workers.
Customers and even the general public can also be at risk. Fortunately, the basic precautions are
simple and cost effective: clean, dry walking surfaces and proper footwear.
Slippery floors are a factor in most slip-falls. Spills and debris can be hazardous on any walking
surface, so good housekeeping practices are essential. Clean spills immediately, and mop or sweep
up any debris.
For floors with a hard mineral surface, such as tiles or polished untreated concrete, a non-slip
treatment can help reduce falls.
Floors in workplaces where people continually enter from outdoors will often be wet in the winter
and when it rains. For example, in shopping malls, hotels, grocery stores and fast food outlets
employees and customers can slip and fall where the floor surface is wet. In commercial kitchens
and some industrial operations, grease or oils may settle on the floor, increasing the chance of a
slip-fall. A non-slip floor treatment is needed when wet or greasy floors are inevitable.
A non-slip coating or treatment does not eliminate the need for good housekeeping. The floor
must still be properly cleaned to maintain its anti-slip surface. Some suppliers offer regular
inspections to ensure continued floor safety.*
NOTE: Sure Step Solutions is one of these suppliers! We offer more than a product - we offer
ongoing service by way of regular safety inspections and working with your maintenance crews to
ensure they are doing the job necessary for safe, clean floors!
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| Contact: Carolyn @ 408.316.9977 |