Have you been having problems with wet or greasy floors at your meat market stall? Slippery floors and sharp butcher's knives can be a very dangerous combination, for yourself, your workers and even your customers.
We are often asked by our customers the best way to tackle this problem and this article will cover some of the ways we help them eliminate the risk of slip and fall accidents caused by wet and greasy floors.
Not only can tackling greasy floors at your meat market stall help to prevent slip and fall accidents, it can also reduce the associated costs. The latest report from QBE on slips, trips and falls states that this type of accident claim has an average cost of £8,800. Taking some simple precautionary measures could potentially save your business thousands of pounds. Don't wait for an accident to happen, take action now with our 3 easy steps.
1. Keep your floors clean and dry
Ensure that you have a schedule in place for regularly cleaning and mopping the areas where moisture and grease collects. As well as having a regular cleaning schedule, workers should also monitor the floors throughout the day for any potential slip and fall hazards.
2. Make your workers aware of hazards
Use wet floor signs aplenty! Use the appropriate signage to highlight areas where the floor is greasy or wet.
3. Use non-slip matting
Do you feel like you are constantly mopping? Avoid slips and falls by keeping feet off the floors altogether! Non slip matting provides a slip resistant surface that is comfortable and safe to walk on in areas where oil and grease are common. Choose matting which is grease and oil proof, they will be ideal for use in areas where food and debris may fall to the floor.
