Increase visibility and make workplace navigation safe
Almost 40% of Facilities Managers feel they make mistakes because of increasing workloads. Errors due to time constraints can lead to damaged surfaces which then become a source of trips, slips and falls. Mark this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work with Watco, as our industry-leading range of repair and maintenance solutions prevent further damage, while reducing the number of accidents on your site, making it a safer place to work.
In the last year, 32% of all non-fatal workplace injuries were caused by slips and trips. Recognising and minimising hazards can help prevent such accidents.
60% of Facilities Managers have had their budgets cut by up to 25% in the past year. Tackling the first signs of damage quickly helps minimise the cost of repairs later down the line.
24% of Facilities Managers regularly have a backlog of repair and maintenance work. It’s paramount to keep on top of maintenance work to avoid surfaces which pose a health and safety risk.
According to HSE statistics, slips and trips are the most common cause of non-fatal accidents in the workplace, as seemingly innocuous holes or even minor damage can cause someone to lose their footing. Carrying out surface repairs to your floors allows you to stay on top of maintenance and keep them in good condition, while also making your premises a safer place to work.
It doesn’t take long for cracks, splits and holes to expand either. Tackling the early signs of damage as soon as they are spotted helps minimise the risk of costly repairs further down the line.
An ideal solution for general surface damage is Concrex Carbon Fibre epoxy repair mortar, which quickly fills cracks and holes, repairing your floors with a strong and permanent finish.
Identifying damaged stairs and ramps is the first step to reducing avoidable injuries on your site. Regular inspections allow you to spot signs of wear, tear and damage on step surfaces, while you can also check that step edges are clear and highly visible. It’s also crucial to check for the build-up of grease or water on your steps and ramps, as this will minimise slip hazards on your premises.
At Watco, we have a range of products that significantly improve the safety of your steps and ramps, whether they are located inside or outside. Our GRP Step Covers and GRP Treads both increase visibility and grip on steps and staircases, while Concrex Carbon Fibre repairs damaged steps quickly and can correct concrete levels in heavily trafficked areas.
Recognising and minimising hazards that can lead to accidents in your building is a top priority. But, even though spotting holes or visible signs of damage is crucial, slippery surfaces are equally important and are often harder to locate. While thorough housekeeping, such as regularly mopping the floor, helps prevent liquid from building up and creating a slip hazard, an anti slip floor coating provides a more long-term solution.
Applying an anti slip floor coating, such as Watco Safety Grip or Watco Safety Coat, will help minimise the risk of accidents in wet or oily areas.
Increase visibility and make workplace navigation safe
Increase visibility and make workplace navigation safe
For super strength long lasting repairs to concrete floors, ramps & steps
From €127.35 (Ex VAT)
A two part epoxy with pre-blended aggregate for an even, easy clean, fine anti slip finish
From €201.15 (Ex VAT)
For steps, ramps and floors, in wet or oily areas. Coarse anti slip finish to reduce accidents
From €147.50 (Ex VAT)
Ultra-tough GRP step covers for heavily trafficked steps
From €37.55 (Ex VAT)
