Glow in the Dark Safety: Emergency Exit Requirements - Slips Away

Glow in the Dark Safety: Emergency Exit Requirements

Photoluminescent tape regulations set out how glow in the dark markings must be used to keep emergency exit routes visible when lighting fails. Governed by building and fire codes such as the IBC, IFC and...
Warehouse Safety 101: Marking Aisles & Hazards - Slips Away

Warehouse Safety 101: Marking Aisles & Hazards

A warehouse floor marking guide provides a visual system that organises movement, highlights hazards and improves safety in industrial spaces. Using floor marking tape, hazard tape and floor signage, it creates clear pathways, work zones...
Understanding R-Ratings: A Guide to Floor Safety Standards - Slips Away

Understanding R-Ratings: A Guide to Floor Safety Standards

Anti slip R ratings measure how resistant a floor is to slipping under oily or wet conditions using the DIN 51130 ramp test. Ratings range from R9 to R13, with higher numbers offering greater traction....
How to Stop Your Dog Slipping on Laminate Floors - Slips Away

How to Stop Your Dog Slipping on Laminate Floors

Dog slipping on floor is a common issue in homes with smooth surfaces such as laminate, hardwood, and tile. These floors do not provide enough friction for a dog’s paw pads, which can lead to...
Slip Prevention Tips for Your Gym: A Complete Safety & Performance Guide - Slips Away

Slip Prevention Tips for Your Gym: A Complete Safety & Performance Guide

Slips are a leading cause of gym injuries, driven largely by moisture, smooth flooring, and high-traffic zones. Even brief wet periods can significantly reduce traction, increasing accident risk, liability, and member churn. High-risk areas such...
Outdoor Spaces

What We Know About Slip Risks in Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor spaces tend to change more than we realise as the year goes on. Autumn brings wet leaves, damp corners, and slow-drying paths. It doesn’t take much for a stone step or wooden deck to...
Wet Steps

Simple Fixes for Wet Steps with Deck Grip Strips

When autumn starts to turn cold and wet, outdoor steps often end up looking a bit more slippery than safe. Rain settles on tops of steps that used to dry quickly, and fallen leaves or...
Paths

Is Your Flat Surface Getting Slippery This Time of Year?

As autumn moves into its colder stretch, surfaces that were fine in summer can become harder to walk on without warning. Ramps, paths, and flat outdoor spaces often hold onto rain and frost longer than...
Decking

Benefits of Non Slip Strips for Decking in Rainy Months

As late autumn rolls in, the mix of cooler air and daily rain turns normally safe spots into places where feet can slide far too easily. Decking areas, whether in the back garden or by...