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THE CAUSES OF SLIPS AND TRIPS

The HSE (UK)state that for unencumbered, reasonably active pedestrians aged between 18 and 60, a PTV level of 36 or above represents an acceptably low risk of slipping when walking in a straight line on a level surface. The table below indicates the different levels of slip potential.

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THE CAUSES OF SLIPS AND TRIPS

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  1. The HSE (UK)state that for unencumbered, reasonably active pedestrians aged between 18 and 60, a PTV level of 36 or above represents an acceptably low risk of slipping when walking in a straight line on a level surface. The table below indicates the different levels of slip potential

  2. N.b.: further applications of Bonamain will continue to increase the slip-resistance of the floors

  3. SLIP RISK ASSESSMENT: CAUSES OF SLIPS AND TRIPS • THE CAUSES OF SLIPS AND TRIPS • Slips and trips can be caused by a variety of factors, as set out below by the HSE: • WHICH FACTORS ARE MOST IMPORTANT? • In our experience, assuming a floor surface is fit-for-purpose, the cleaning regime is generally speaking the slip-contributing factor that one should to try to change first. The cleaning regime both has a larger effect on causing slippery floors, and is easier to change than other contributing factors Causes of slips and trips Environment Flooring Slips, trips and falls potential People Cleaning Footwear Contamination and obstacles Source: www.hse.gov.uk/slips/causes Hierarchy of contributing factors to slips and trips Cleaning Contamination and obstacles People Relative importance in causing a slip Factors to try to change first Footwear Environment Relative ease in implementing a solution

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