26 Oct The benefits of safety flooring within your workplace
Within any workplace around the country, slips, trips and falls are alarmingly common. Whether it be within a nursery or school, offices, retail or medical facility, the number of these falls can be decreased by use of correct and practical safety flooring, but what is safety flooring and how does it create a safer environment? Let us explain it for you.
What is safety flooring?
Safety flooring is an effective and practical collation of materials which produce slip-resistant flooring for your workplace. Any location which experiences heavy footfall for long periods of time, such as those within the hospitality and commercial sectors, could benefit from a re-lay of this practical flooring.
How can it create a safer workplace environment?
There are multiple benefits to investing in safety flooring. Allow us to walk you through just a few of them.
- Slip resistance
As mentioned previously, any form of safety flooring is covered in a slip resistant film, decreasing the likelihood of trips or falls within your workplace. This results in, even those workplaces within the hospitality sector which may experience regular spillages or liquid traces on the ground, remaining slip free.
- Simple cleaning ability
Another benefit of safety flooring is its ability to be cleaned easily, yet effectively. The flooring itself is designed and produced in a way to ensure it cannot absorb any liquid spillages or remains from under the shoes of people walking through your workplace. With no absorption, the floor is able to be cleaned without strain and remain hygienic.
- Secure comfort
When it comes to the flooring throughout your workplace, an additional bonus would be one of comfort under the foot. Without any dips or bulges, the floor remains smooth and even, reducing the likelihood of a fall inside your premises. All types of safety flooring also remain secure, meaning that you may never find a curling corner or lifted tile to limit the safety of those inside your workplace.
What are the most effective safety floor types?
When it comes to the designs of safety flooring, you can be confident that they will prove effective whilst also remaining stylish and fitting to the tone of your workplace. Our top Easifit Flooring recommendations are Vinyl and Linoleum, due to their simple use and cleaning abilities. Entrance mats and floor coverings are also effective options for heavier footfall which may require a more durable surface with protective elements to keep the flooring secure, whilst also removing any traces of moisture and precipitation bought in from the outdoors.
If you require any further information on the benefits that safety flooring could have for your workplace, or if you would like to speak to a member of our expert team here at Easifit Flooring, reach out to us by calling 0800 096 1171 or emailing us at and we will be happy to assist you with whatever you require.
