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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Safer surfaces to walk on
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 April 2006
Taking steps to avoid slips
CIRIA's new guidance Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risks of slips provides advice to clients, designers, managers and others.
The common misconception that slips, trips and falls are inevitable often leads to the risks not being taken seriously Many businesses probably do not recognise slips as a major safety concern, but the fact is they account for approximately 37% of all reported major injuries and are the most common cause of injury in the workplace
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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CIRIA's new guidance Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risks of slips (C652) provides advice to clients, designers, managers and others with a responsibility for the provision, specification and maintenance of safe flooring surfaces, and is the only single source of clear guidance covering all the issues, from the flooring itself, to activities taking place, visual impacts, wear and the maintenance regime.
This report is designed to provide an authoritative background to 'slips', and to assist those involved in specifying new floor materials for new and refurbished premises; assessing the suitability of existing floor materials for changes in use; managing the use, environment or maintenance (including the cleaning regime) of flooring surfaces; and investigating slip incidents on flooring surfaces.
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