Did you know that the majority of accident happens in our homes and living surroundings in general? That is why safety professionals cannot stress about when it comes to the importance of home safety.  It may happen to you, it may happen to your friends, a colleague, or a neighbour next door. It's common for people to get injured in the most unusual places. Keep on reading to learn how to prevent slips in your building and keep yourself and the people around you safe. 

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Install An Effective Guardrail System
When it comes to safety, prevention comes first. Are you a worried homeowner, or a business manager who wants to keep employees safe? To avoid being part of this statistic, you need to think about roof safety, how to achieve it and how to prevent slippery areas, which is why you should install temporary guardrail systems -they are extremely durable and can be installed very quickly. 

Is It Possible to Reduce Wet or Slippery Surfaces?
If not kept the proper way, walking surfaces can be a real menace. Walking surfaces aren't only surfaces that are located within the building, but surfaces around the building as well. 

Think about parking lots, sidewalks, and even food preparation areas. Every single area comes with certain dangers and a high percentage of slippery accidents. Weather conditions are a big factor when it comes to traction on outdoor surfaces, so always do your best to have walking surfaces of materials that don't slipper, but firm and keep moisture away. 

Create And Maintain Proper Lighting
This may sound like to basic move, but you will be surprised to learn that some of the biggest accidents happened due to poor lighting. This is something that is common in working areas. 

To prevent accidents, use proper illumination in walkways, ramps, and basements. Keep areas around light switches accessible, so you can always easily turn on the light as soon as you enter a darkened room. 

Here are Ten Extra Steps to Prevent Slips In Your Building 

1. Wear proper shoes
2. Avoid creating obstacles in walkways
3. Display “wet floor” signs as needed
4. Install entrance mats to minimize slips
5. Properly maintain floor finish to avoid slips and falls
6. Make sure you’re using the proper cleaning chemicals
7. Use matting to absorb any liquids
8. Dry floors with an air mover to reduce slippery floors
9. Keep walking surfaces clean and free of clutter
10. Place non-skid throw rugs on slippery surfaces