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An outdoor rubber mat has more benefits than just stopping the
traffic of rubber and sand into your sports club or leisure centre.
This week I found out about the Notrax Flor Matting system
Oct-O-Flex, ideal for outdoor use, it's constructed with a
smooth surface allowing for disabled wheelchair access whilst the
heavy weight construction means the mats won't slide under
pressure.
But matting isn't just a good way of preventing mud traffic,
they can help prevent slip and trip accidents, which are just as
dangerous outside as they can be inside. Most slips occur in wet or
contaminated underfoot conditions which could be caused by muddy
footprints or stray rubber or sand particles and according to the
Health and Safety Executive most trips are due to poor
housekeeping. The solutions are often simple and low cost and in
many cases the way to get control of slips and trips involves one
of the following simple measures:
- Preventing floor contamination
- Managing spillages and cleaning regimes
- Effective matting systems
- Choice of suitable footwear
- Specification of appropriate flooring
- Effective training and supervision
For more information from the HSE and their recommendations to
prevent slips and trips both in the work place and in public places
click here
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