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#1 Posted : 17 January 2006 09:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts
Any thoughts, in particular wet areas in the immediate foyer area from the public coming in from outside.

Apart from the usual warning signs and advice, is there anything else we can be expected to do?
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#2 Posted : 17 January 2006 09:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Jane

How about a doormat?

Paul
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#3 Posted : 17 January 2006 10:36:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts
yep, doormat is in place, it tends to be the umbrella's that the water continues to drip off. I guess there's only so much we can do.

Just wondered whether anyone else had experiences of this problem
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#4 Posted : 17 January 2006 11:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Sorry, Jane, but you didn't mention it in your posting.

Paul
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#5 Posted : 17 January 2006 12:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By John D Crosby
Hi Jane
I was in New York last year and whenever you entered a store when it was raining there was someone at the door handing out long polythene bags to put your brolly in to prevent drips. It seemed to work quite effectively. I believe that the John Lewis stores in this country have a dispenser system for the bags.

Take care
John C
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#6 Posted : 17 January 2006 12:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Nick House
You'll first need to weigh up risk vs likelihood vs severity (good old RA), but how about some kind of non slip flooring? Is it your own premises (owned or leased), or a serviced facility?

If the latter, then your landlord may need to be consulted. Even if the former, if the entrance is communal, then you may need to consult with your landlord.
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#7 Posted : 17 January 2006 13:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Martin Mulholland
Jane

You may try investigating the application of non-slip floor coatings. These can drastically reduce the slip coefficient of floors and one application may last for up to 12 months.

There is quite a large market so may be a bit of research but could be worth it.

Hope this helps.
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#8 Posted : 17 January 2006 13:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts
Ok, cheers for suggestions.
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