How to Clean Your Facility to Prevent Slips and Falls

How to clean your facility to prevent slip and fall accidents? Creating a formal cleaning program and analysis of exposures are critical first steps to reducing falls, trips, and slips. Training staff to report any incidents of slips, trips, and falls is also critical. Here are some tips to help you begin your program. Ensure all surfaces are dry before patrons or the bulk of employees arrive—clean frequently to prevent slipping and falling. Additionally, using anti-slip treads can help improve your facility's safety.

Maintenance Procedures

One way to prevent slips and falls is by following a preventive control strategy, which focuses on good housekeeping habits and diligent building maintenance. Cleaning should involve inside and outside areas of the facility, as either could pose a risk of falling.

Employee training should also be a key element in preventing slips and falls. Training is essential to prevent slips and falls, but it's not enough to simply teach your employees how to avoid hazards. A thorough assessment of the premises is crucial, as the best way to determine its safety is to identify and fix any areas that may be unsafe.

Housekeeping procedures

In 2014, falls, slips, and trips accounted for nearly 248,000 workplace injuries, and hazardous flooring can cause an injury. A formal housekeeping procedure can help prevent slips, trips, and falls by creating a routine for prevention. This can include ensuring that floors are clean and free of debris, covered in rugs, mats, or anti-slip strips and keeping the premises well-lit. In addition to the above, a comprehensive plan should address any issues that might cause a fall.

Automatic Scrubbers

You can use automatic scrubbers to clean your facility to prevent the possibility of slips and falls. They are quiet and can be operated during business hours without disturbing employees or guests. They can also be set to clean various areas at different speeds depending on the environment and the type of floor. You can even pair the auto scrubber with chemical-free floor pads to keep the facility safe from harmful chemicals.

Transition Areas

While you can take many safety steps to keep your transition areas safe, preventing falls is crucial. Accidents occur when a person loses traction while walking. Fortunately, there are many ways to make your facility safer, including lighting, anti-slip tape and anti-slip treads. This way, you can ensure that everyone can safely move through your facility.

Proper Footwear

A slip-and-fall accident is often the result of slick, wet, or oily floors. While some footwear is designed with anti-slip properties, you should always consult with Jan/San distributors to determine which ones are best for your facility. This way, you can avoid the risk of a slip-and-fall accident when cleaning your facility.

Anti-Slip Strips & Anti-Slip Tape

With our anti-slip treads, strips and anti-slip tape solutions, you can be sure that your facility will operate smoothly and efficiently with reduced accidents or injuries to employees or patrons. Designed and built in Canada, these strips are highly durable and can be reused, lasting up to five years.