Slips, Trips and Falls

Released on: August 14, 2008, 12:08 pm

Press Release Author: Louise Walsh

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: The recent Health & Safety Executive's "Shattered Lives"
campaign highlighted the dangers of slips and trips in the workplace.

Press Release Body: The recent Health & Safety Executive's "Shattered Lives"
campaign highlighted the dangers of slips and trips in the workplace. According to
their figures nearly 11,000 workers suffered serious injury as a result of a slip or
trip last year, and the campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks and help those
involved to take simple action that will prevent slips trips and falls. Slingsby,
suppliers of industrial and commercial equipment have a wide range of products which
can assist employers to help protect their staff:
. Spill response kits - it is important that food and substance spillages are dealt
with immediately to avoid any slips by staff or customers.

. Footwear - using the appropriate footwear for the environment can help reduce
slips on slippery surfaces.

. Flooring - slip resistant flooring and matting can give underfoot grip preventing
staff and customers slipping.

. Access equipment - using the correct equipment when working at height is essential
to prevent falls, even at low height.

. Signs and tapes to highlight any ramps, steps or wet floors.

With over 35,000 workplace items Slingsby can provide solutions to help reduce
accidents in the workplace.


Web Site: http://www.slingsby.com

Contact Details: Otley Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 7LW, 44 (0)1274 535 030

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