Enhancing Safety with Non-slip Flooring Sheets in Public Sector Buildings

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries in public spaces, accounting for 40% of reported incidents. In public sector buildings, where vulnerable populations—such as children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities—are common, reducing the risk of slips and falls is a legal and moral obligation.

Why Choose Safe Tread Non-slip Floor Sheets?

Safe Tread's non-slip floor sheets are a sustainable, straight-forward and cost-effective solution, particularly for public entrances and access ramps, where safety concerns are heightened. In addition to offering essential functionality, these sheets are produced in the UK using recycled plastics and provide long-lasting protection against the dangers posed by slippery surfaces. Plus with a 10 year guarantee, customers know their floor surface will last for years to come.

Non-slip floor sheets require minimal maintenance, further enhancing their value for public institutions and can be easily installed over existing ramps or paths using just screws or adhesive. Ultimately, this provides a cost-effective solution that can be quickly implemented without the need for extensive construction or downtime.

The Need for Safe and Accessible Entrances

Wooden ramps are often a popular choice for schools, hospitals, and residential care facilities because of their aesthetic appeal. They blend well with natural surroundings and can be a more cost-effective and temporary option compared to concrete ramps. However, timber, especially when exposed to moisture, can become extremely slippery, creating a hazard for wheelchair users and pedestrians.

Safe Tread's non-slip floor sheets help mitigate these risks. Featuring highly slip-resistant surfaces, these sheets can be easily installed at entrances, exits, or anywhere where wet weather conditions, smooth surfaces, or foot traffic create hazards. They can provide a highly slip-resistant surface that can be retrofitted to existing wooden ramps. By ensuring that ramps and door thresholds remain slip-free, a safer experience can be provided for everyone entering public buildings.

Indoor and Outdoor Use

In public buildings, the transition between outdoor and indoor spaces can be particularly challenging. Wet weather, dirt, and moisture tracked in from outside can make indoor flooring dangerously slippery. Entrances are often the most accident-prone areas, where slips and trips are common.

Safe Tread’s non-slip floor sheets can be installed both outdoors and indoors to combat these risks. Outdoors, they provide a sturdy, weather-resistant surface that ensures safety in wet or icy conditions. Indoors, they offer a slip-free solution at thresholds, at the base of staircases, or any high-traffic areas.

Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations

Safe Tread’s non-slip floor sheets help facilities comply with health and safety regulations by reducing the risk of slips on both level and sloped surfaces. By installing these non-slip floor sheets on access ramps, public paths, and entrances, public sector buildings can significantly lower the likelihood of accidents. Furthermore, Safe Tread products are tested to the highest safety standards, ensuring that they provide a durable, reliable solution for preventing slips and trips.