Non-slip steel floor plates are extremely durable and long-lasting material that can be used in a variety of conditions to help prevent slip and fall incidents. SlipNOT® non-slip steel floor plates have an unmatched surface hardness and bond strength providing slip resistance even when installed in extreme conditions with oil, water, grease and other slippery substances.
Traditionally, industrial plants chose to use steel tread plate as an answer to the slippery, oily environment found in many industrial settings. It was soon discovered that the steel tread plate was not as “slip resistant” as thought to be, especially when immersed in oil and other liquids. Safety and Maintenance Managers began looking for other solutions to fit their needs, such as dimple plate. However, the dimple plate did not perform to the required expectations either, leaving a dangerous situation for workers. Many industrial plants turned to SlipNOT®, looking for a permanent and durable flooring option. SlipNOT® slip resistant surface applied to smooth plate proved to exceed expectations and help achieve safety goals at many types of plants and work environments. In contrast to steel tread plate or dimple plate, SlipNOT® is rugged and does not need to be replaced every couple of years. SlipNOT® smooth plate with a random hatch matrix surface is an economical one-time solution.
According to OSHA Docket No. S-775 A on Steel Erection; Slip Resistance of Skeletal Structural Steel: “OSHA received evidence that workers were slipping and falling when working on painted or coated structural steel surfaces. The Agency decided that requiring the use of slip resistant coatings on these surfaces would help address the slipping and falling hazard.” OSHA is stating that painting or powder coating metal materials, such as steel floor plates, would only provide a temporary solution until the paint or powder coating wears or chips after years of use. Slip resistant steel floor plates would provide a permanent slip resistant solution for workers, regardless of their work environment, thus reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
