How to prevent the risk of slipping with an anti-slip mat?

How to prevent slips at work?

Most accidents in the workplace today are linked to a fall. This is usually due to slippery floors in damp environments, where the risk of falling is high. To avoid any danger to your employees, the simple solution is to install an anti-slip mat. Here's our advice on making the right choice and finding the right mat for your needs.

Why install an anti-slip mat?

In France, almost a third of workplace accidents are linked to slipping or loss of balance. An accident that represents a cost for both the employee and the company, and which - above all - can easily be avoided. How can they be avoided? By installing an outdoor anti-slip mat where the floor is damp, oily or slippery. It's a simple, affordable solution for effectively protecting your premises.

An anti-slip mat offers a number of advantages:

- Thanks to its draining action, it keeps the surface dry and prevents the risk of falls. To ensure the safety of your employees ,flexible floor tiles, for example, have reliefs on the underlay designed to evacuate liquids (water) through drainage holes. Other anti-slip mats, like the spaghetti entrance mat, remove moisture from under shoes thanks to their looped surface.

- It is sturdy and has a strong grip that enables it to be held to the floor, whatever the flow of traffic, the weather or shocks.

- Aswell as being slip-resistant, it generally has an antibacterial action that prevents the growth of mould on damp or greasy floors. The assurance of a safe AND clean space.

- The icing on the cake: it can also be used as an entrance mat. At NEOSOL, we offer attractive anti-slip mats in a wide choice of colors and materials to suit your environment.

Also read: Why is it important for stores to invest in entrance mats?

Outdoor anti-slip mats : what to choose?

Choosing an outdoor non-slip mat is not something to be taken lightly. Not only must it ensure the safety of your employees, it must also be sturdy enough to stay firmly in place and withstand heavy foot traffic and weather conditions. All this without detracting from your workplace.

That's why NEOSOL offers top-quality professional anti-slip mats, available in a variety of materials, sizes and styles. Our aim? That you have an anti-slip mat that blends in perfectly with your entrance, while preventing dangerous slips. You can choose from :

• flexible floor tiles ;
• rubber entrance mats with small holes;
• rubber entrance mats with spikes;
• non-slip gratings ;
• etc.

We offer a variety of models to choose from. To make the right choice, or if you have any doubts, contact us by phone or e-mail. We'll be happy to advise you and help you choose the outdoor anti-slip mat best suited to your needs.

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