Working on roofs can be a very dangerous job, particularly in wet and rainy weather. It is important to have all the precautions in place before beginning work on a roof, to ensure the prevention of falls and serious injury.
Falls at height are a major problem, with the HSE national statistics (2014) reporting that falls from height were the most common cause of fatalities in 2013/14. However, something that is often overlooked is the risk of slips and trips when working on roofs.
Many organisations think about preventing slips, trips and falls inside their premises, whether that it is in reception areas, entrances or kitchens. When it comes to roof safety, organisations need to take even more precautions as slips and trips at height can cause serious injuries or fatalities.
So what is the solution?
Simple steps, including installing non-slip walkways can help to provide a much safer working environment, as well as protecting the roofs and reducing maintenance costs.
Non-slip safety matting can be used to create non-slip walkways, as well as being used in areas where there is a high fall risk. The matting selected for working on flat roofs will need to provide good traction underfoot, even when wet, as well as being able to withstand all types of weather.
Which matting should you choose?
All of the below matting has been Certified Slip Resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute and are made from nitrile rubber to withstand severe weather conditions, whilst still maintaining traction:
Traction Tread
Traction tread is industrial slip-resistant roll matting that is sold on a roll, so is perfect for creating non-slip walkways in custom lengths.
http://www.mats4u.co.uk/product/non-slip-safety-mats/traction-tread-non-slip-roll-matting.html
Superscrape
With raised scraper nubs, Superscrape will remove and trap any heavy mud, dirt and grit from footwear to provide a slip resistant surface for workers.
http://www.mats4u.co.uk/product/non-slip-safety-mats/su-superscrape-non-slip-mats.html
Comfort Flow
Comfort flow has flow through holes to all allow any liquid and debris to fall away from the standing surface.
http://www.mats4u.co.uk/product/non-slip-safety-mats/cf-comfort-flow-anti-fatigue.html
Still unsure which mats are right for you?
We understand that selecting the right mat to use on a flat roof can come with a lot of responsibility, if you need any further help choosing your mats, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team on 0121 313 6748, during normal UK office hours.
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