Celebrating the Summer Season, Safely The weather has warmed up and everyone is heading out to the pool. Individuals can get so caught up in the thrill of going for a dip that they throw caution to the wind and forget about their safety. As we all know, running on pool decks is highly discouraged […]
Article published in The Construction Specifier magazine talks slip resistance
John C. Sotter and George Sotter of Safety Direct America were published in the July issue of The Construction Specifier magazine with an article talking about floor slip resistance and keeping floors safe for pedestrians. The article talks about the latest International Building Code (IBC) requirements for slip resistance, and its limitations as far as […]
Top 10 Ways of Preventing Slips
Here’s a countdown of some of the most simple and cost-effective ways of stopping slip and fall accidents. 10. Post warnings when and where appropriate. 9. Use solings appropriate to the situation. 8. Chemically etch or grind concrete if it’s too smooth. 7. Make sure stairs comply with your local building code, and that nosings […]
Protecting Your Restaurant Employees from a Slip and Fall
Creating a Safer Restaurant Kitchen Be it a fast food franchise or a Michelin-rated restaurant, a safe environment is imperative for an efficient business. The one hazard to any restaurant employee is the floor. Grease and food particles land on the floor every day and when mixed with cooks moving about the kitchen, it is […]
Safe Shoes for Slippery Situations
Many people work in situations that can be very slippery underfoot. For instance, a commercial (restaurant or fast-food) kitchen that might have grease on the floor from deep fryers that broadcast it into the air; or a hotel lobby’s glossy floor that needs to be cleaned nightly with detergent solution. In non-work situations, spa slippers […]
The Importance of Slip Resistance Testing for Your Business
One Vital Aspect All Business Owners Should Never Forget Business owners have a myriad of tasks to cover before they start operations. One of those aspects includes the safety of all of those who will enter the premises. The main cause of workplace accidents are slips and falls, and business owners are responsible for the […]
Slips and Falls: To whose benefit?
The respected ancient Roman judge Lucius Cassius, when looking for who might be guilty of a crime, liked to ask, “Cui bono?” — “to whose benefit?” The guilty party is likely to be one who profited from the crime. Slips and falls leading to injury and sometimes to premature death (68 deaths per day in the […]
Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls in Your Home
The Dangers of the Dark Slips and falls in the home occur every day. The chances of their happening increase in the evening. Since visibility is lower in the dark, the chances of a misstep are more likely to occur. There are measures you can take to ensure your home is safe to navigate once […]
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls at Work
The Most Common Workplace Injury According to the Health and Safety Executive, slipping and falling are the cause of most workplace accidents. Every year they cost business an exorbitant amount of money in employee injuries, lost billable hours, and various other costs. Learning about the main causes of slips and falls will enable you to […]
The Dangers of Falling at an Older Age
How Serious a Fall Can Be for People of an Older Age One out of three older individuals will fall amounting to millions of injuries. One of the 5 falls results in a serious injury and many do not inform their doctors. Why is this such a concern? Due to the fact that the older […]