Well, they are more than just a stick down product!
A few months ago, we touched on the subject of slippery boardwalks and the perils of using chicken wire mesh as a method of slip resistance when it’s a hazard in itself.
As well as boardwalks, countryside stiles also have their problems. These get slimy with a build-up of algae and moss and are extremely hazardous when constantly wet through constant rainfall of late. Muddy ramblers’ boots won’t prevent slipping and since you have to ascend and descend, you are more likely to slip and lose your balance causing yourself an injury.
Smooth or worn step/stair edges are the main reason for many severe or even fatal slip and fall accidents, however, this hazard can be very easily eliminated in minutes.
Most slip accidents on steps/stairs occur through your foot slipping at the leading edge, or nose, of a step. This is especially the case when the leading edge of the metal, wood, or concrete step surface becomes worn, and the edge rounded. Read More
Regardless of whether your inspection pit is for a truck, trailer, HGV, bus, train, public service vehicles, or even in your own garage at home they all need to be safe when not in use.
GripClad® offers four types of slip resistant surfaces to cover stairs depending on the type of environment and the level of pedestrian foot traffic.
With multiple heatwaves forecasted this year, the Summer is well and truly on its way. As it begins to get drier, and the sun comes out, now is the time to plan and carry out your maintenance.
Here at GripClad we would like to introduce you to our new product…Hollow Mats!
Our hollow mats are moulded anti-slip cellular structured natural rubber matting, which creates a firm bond to the ground and provides an anti-slip surface. Read More
As we transition into Spring the weather will improve and as with every year, this draws more people into the great outdoors. Even more so this year, as stage by stage we come out of lockdown. As more people want to get out and about, now’s the time to make sure your outdoor areas are safe and slip free.
Chicken wire mesh is ideal for chicken enclosures and rabbit runs, but we wonder why it is still being used as a slip resistant measure when it’s a hazard in itself.
Many local authorities, country parks, forestry and environment management and maintenance tend to use it because it’s cheap and quick way (they believe) to take some measure to ensure no one slips on their patch. It’s a make do and mend solution, and undoubtedly, a very temporary fix.
