Recent statistics show that 91 millions of working days are lost missed due to fall injuries annually and 90% of them happen because of wet floors at work. If we only think, these numbers are horrible, and they should be decreased. Furthermore, it is so easy to prevent slip and falls at work.
As a professional cleaning company, we can say that clean floors look fabulous and create the positive impression, but there are several rules that should be followed in order to prevent falls.
Indoor floors
1. Remove different obstacles
2. All the mats and rugs should be safely secured
3. Clean the spills as soon as you notice them
4. Cables should be covered, especially if they cross walkways
5. Dangerous areas should be well-lighted
Safety rules for stairs
1. Clean all the grease or liquid spills
2. Make sure that stairways are correctly lighted, change the light bulbs regularly.
The outside of your office building should be also well-maintained to ensure safety.
Below there are several safety tips for you:
1. All the obstacles should be removed, no boxes, no loose rugs and no trash canes.
2. Remove snow or water regularly.
3. Keep the entrance well lit.
The outside of your building also creates a first impression and needs to be monitored to help ensure safety so people don’t slip, trip and fall.