Installing non-slip expanded over slippery floorings is a time and cost effective way of incorporating safety into any environment.  Expanded metal by definition is an “open mesh of metal produced by stamping out alternative slots in sheet metal and then stretching it to an open pattern.”  It is easily fabricated to different sizes/shapes and can be bent to retrofit to fit specific environments.  By adding a non-slip surface to the expanded metal instant safety is created.

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When you think of perforated metal you may picture decorative panels in homes and business, architectural sun shades on business, acoustic equipment, washer drums, strainers, guard rails, and fuel/air filter systems; however perforated metal can also be efficiently and effectively used as a safety flooring product.

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Guard rails are an extremely important part of keeping workers safe.  Expanded metal is often implemented into guard rail designs to take up any open space between the railings themselves.  This highly versatile product helps keep tools or parts from rolling into machinery or falling off of platforms and can also be used to keep workers safe from falls. 

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According to an article entitled “Sheet Metal Worker Safety” on the State Compensation Insurance Fund California website, metal industry workers should know that: “Standing, climbing, bending and squatting may be required for long periods.  Keep your work close to you and rotate your tasks as much as possible to avoid fatigue.”  Continuous movement is one way to keep workers steady on their feet, but another thing that should be considered is the floor surface itself.  In my opinion, metal safety could be incorporated by using a flexible metal flooring method, such as non-slip perforated plate. 

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