Improving Workplace Safety with Commercial Flooring Solutions

Providing a safe working environment for your team and visitors is crucial for any commercial facility. One of the key components to achieving this is ensuring your building's floor plays its part. Commercial floors may be subject to heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic, spills, industrial-grade chemicals, static electricity and other factors surrounding daily operations. In addition, accessibility compliance is vital for businesses and organizations in North America, whether we are talking about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Canada's Accessible Canada Act (ACA). Let's explore the flooring solutions you can implement to help you with your overall workplace safety initiatives.

Prevent slips, trips and falls.

Did you know that according to the 2023 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index (WSI), businesses in the US alone lost a staggering $8.98B due to 'falls on the same level' and $1.92B due to 'slips or trips without the fall'? These numbers underscore the financial implications of workplace accidents. To ensure the safety of your floor surface, start by assessing its condition. Spalling, cracks, spills, uneven joints and moisture damage can all create unsafe or inaccessible conditions for your employees. Consider scheduling a comprehensive evaluation with a commercial flooring specialist to ensure nothing is overlooked. Promptly complete any necessary repairs. To enhance traction and slip resistance, explore various coatings.

Use clear and visible safety lines and demarcations.

Clear communication is the key to helping your employees travel through your facility using the intended paths and avoid ending up in an unsafe area by mistake. Improve the safety and flow of your facility by adding safety lines and demarcations to communicate safe traffic routes and the dedicated regions around tooling and equipment.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection.

Is your facility handling delicate electronic components or volatile, flammable materials? ESD floor systems are intended to safeguard your facility from problems associated with static electricity by assisting in the dissipation of discharges and are commonly implemented in ESD Protected Areas (EPAs).

Ensure easy cleaning and maintenance.

Maintaining a clean, pathogen-free environment is a must for any commercial facility. The stakes are even higher for industries like food processing or healthcare. Ensure your floor system meets your cleaning demands and can withstand thermal shock or chemical exposure when applicable. Explore various commercial floor systems that may better fit your application. Check out these quick guidelines for cleaning your polished concrete and resinous floors. Check out our online shop for commercial grade cleaners, joint and crack repair solutions, patches and more!

Floor safety is an integral part of your overall workplace safety plan. Not sure where to start? Contact us to schedule a comprehensive floor evaluation to determine your existing floor condition and needs.