“Oh, the weather outside is frightful,” may be the beginning of a wonderful holiday song, but you certainly do not want rain or snow creating a wet or slippery floor to injure your employees or guests.
In a slip, the foot moves forward and the body falls backwards. In a trip, the foot stops and the body swings and falls forward. Scan the walkway as you work: Chairs, table legs, and table cloths can all be trip hazards.
Floors are most slippery when wet or greasy. It is important to clean up spills immediately. Maintain maximum floor roughness and maximum slip resistance by adding an anti-fatigue mat such as the 2530 red grease resistant mat above available at Curtis for only $53.71.
Develop a cleaning procedure and use the best cleaner for the job. Make sure to take into account the type of contaminant, such as grease or food liquids. Stop by Curtis for a selection of scrub brushes, squeegee, high pressure hoses/nozzles, and other cleaning tools and products.
Most floors are slip resistant when they are clean and dry. When inspecting floor surfaces, look for the following:
- Water spills
- Grease buildup
- Slick spots
- Lubricant leaks or spills
- Buildups of granular material
- Protrusions
- Changes in floor surfaces
Lastly, in icy or snowy weather, add ice melt to prevent nasty falls in the parking lot or sidewalk. And use an entry mat, usually less than $30, available at Curtis Restaurant Supply. It will keep your customers’ shoes clean and dry.
Call us today, at 918-622-7390 or 800-766-2868, or stop by our Tulsa store at 6577 East 40th Street, Tulsa, OK 74145. We are located one block east of 40th and Sheridan Road.
Published 12/19/13