The environment of a wastewater treatment plant is dangerous, plant operators are exposed to raw sewage, dust, water, oil, and chemicals while trying to work on machinery.  Wastewater treatment plants use safety grating for several dangerous areas throughout their facilities.  Areas where safety grating are utilized include platforms, walkways, tanks areas, mezzanines, stairs, and trench covers, among others.

Safety, maintenance and corrosion resistance are key factors to consider when choosing a safety grating for a wastewater treatment plant.  The safety grating must be light enough to lift, strong enough to withstand the weight of workers and must be resistant to the harsh chemicals and water it is exposed to.  Frequently specifications call out for safety grating to be used.  Some specific requirements for the safety grating are as follows:

• Need to allow for easy removal and handling
• Each panel should not weight more than 50 lbs. each
• Should not measure more that 45” wide and 60” long
• No more than (2) two safety grating sections used to cover an individual tank opening
• Safety grating should be used as a leaf screen as well to prevent debris from entering the tank

SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring manufactures a slip resistant safety grating that can meet and exceed all specifications for the safety grating required for wastewater treatment plants as well as other industries.  SlipNOT® can provide safety grating custom to specific jobs.

The slip resistant safety grating that wastewater treatment plants typically use are:

• ADA compliant 7 space or 11 space
• 15 space
• 19 space

Slips, trips and falls in a wastewater treatment plant can be devastating, if not fatal.  Operators can easily be injured or drown by slipping and falling into a tank.  Safety grating provides employees with assurance during an emergency.  Operators can also maneuver more easily on slip resistant safety grating to maximize productivity on a regular basis.

Filed under: Safety Grating by Beth Faraci