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Hello
We have a set on internal stairs constructed of metal checkerplate steps and are used to access some office space. Due to changes in use, the stairs are increasingly being used by people who wear high-heels and I'm apprehensive about high heels on metal steps. Can anyone recommend an anti-slip coating that could be applied?
Thanks
AKM
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Might be a good idea to put some science behind the floor you have now http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web/slips01.pdfThe HSE were running a campaign on this a few years back, our local inspector offered to come and test our floors and offer advice FOC. Might be worth a phone call? Some of the coatings I have looked at are as expensive as a new set of stairs - or a lift :) there are lots on the market but I have no information to hand. Can you limit access? Or enforce alternative footwear? Just some ideas. good luck
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Undertake 'management/common sense' talks to your staff about wearing proper foot wear as they also have a duty to look after themselves and invite them to participate in a RA to determine if high heels are the correct attire
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Ok, there is a paint on the market with a sand like substance added, you can paint it straight on. May even do a high-vis colour, save having to re-paint the tread nose.
I can understand your concern, maybe Bob's comment is the best route to take.
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There are a few options - anti-slip paint, anti-slip tape or anti-slip stair nosings. One thing to bare in mind is the DDA (or whatever other name it goes under these days) - make sure there is a contrast in colour for the visually impaired. You should be able to get photolumenscent versions of all of the aforementioned which would give you added benefits in the event of a lighting failure in an emergency evacuation - if you have dark coloured stairs then this would also provide the necessary contrast fro DDA purposes. For an idea on the type of products mentioned see the link for a better idea (I dont' work for these guys so no idea if they are competitive or best options out there). http://www.easyflip.co.u...rnside/book.html?page=84
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