Cleanlink.com recently conducted a study on how to prevent slip-and-fall accidents in the winter months. According to the study, job-related accidents occur 133% more from November to January. The majority of these accidents can be prevented by having a slip-and-fall checklist to ensure entrance ways are properly covered with ice melt and sufficient coverage of matting.
A few of these tips are commonly over-looked when it comes to having a proper slip-and-fall plan in place.
- Having a systematic plan for snow removal and an effective ice melt program. Using not enough ice melt or not properly clearing walk-ways will increase the likely hood of a slip-and-fall.
- Using signs to designate whether or not the floor is slippery, wet or soiled. In this case, having the proper signage to indicate problem areas will significantly lower the number of slip-and-falls.
- One of the most overlooked aspects of properly maintaining a facility to safely prevent slip-and-falls is to have sufficient matting. Having a proper matting system to: trap, hold, hide and store moisture, debris, and excess ice melt, will not only prevent slip-and-falls, but it will help keep your facilities floors looking healthy during the winter months.
If you have any questions in regards to having a proper matting system in place, ice melt, or questions about maintaining floors during winter, please contact a Riley Maintenance Systems representative today! We have the proper tools available to help prevent slip-and-falls and to keep your floors looking healthy throughout winter!
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