According to the National Floor Safety Institute’s (NFSI) checklist for Walking and Working Surface Requirements, in order to prevent falls facilities should “use slip resistant stair treads and landings with abrasive stair nosing.”  They should also “verify stair risers are uniform in height and treads are of adequate width.”  Consistency in the dimensions of stair treads and covers are vital to create a sturdy walking surface.  However, ensuring a safe walking surface is also an essential step to stair safety.  New stairs should be constructed with slip resistant stair treads and existing stairs should be retrofitted with non-slip stair tread covers.  Non-slip stair tread covers allow for quick installation and instant safety. 

Slip resistant stair tread covers can be composed of aluminum, steel, stainless steel and galvanized steel so they can be utilized in a variety of lightweight to heavy duty applications.  Stair tread covers can be composed of solid plate, expanded metal or perforated plate.  Non-slip stair tread covers are offered with a coefficient of friction of at least 0.98 which far surpasses the requirements of OSHA. 

Keep employee and pedestrian safety at the forefront of any stair tread project by incorporating non-slip stair tread covers.  High traction stair tread covers will not only provide them with confidence, but allow them to perform their job with ease.

National Floor Safety Institute.  “Walking and Working Surface Requirements.”  http://www.nfsi.org/images/pdfs/OSHA_Checklist_2007.pdf

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