Slip and fall accidents are one of the highest statistics of reported injuries.  Researchers found that seafarers have a one-in-11 chance of injuring themselves on a tour of duty.  That rate is higher than any other occupation.  Many of these ships have outdoor stairways which can lead to falls from high elevations.  Slip resistance is a must in an environment that is constantly in contact with water and other slippery substances found aboard ships.

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Aluminum treads are one of the many versatile products that SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring offers.  Aluminum treads are lightweight, long lasting and may be custom fabricated to meet any job specification.  Depending on how much traction your application requires SlipNOT® aluminum stair treads are available in Grade 1 (Fine) and Grade 2 (Medium).  If you require a Grade 3 (Coarse) surface, you would want to add a steel SlipNOT® surface to the aluminum treads.  This option provides a higher traction surface with a light weight tread.  Another option is adding a SlipNOT® stainless steel surface to aluminum treads.  Stainless steel is the most chemical resistant surface SlipNOT® offers and holds up well in high traffic environments. 

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