The Situation:

For over 100 years, Briggs & Stratton has manufactured some of the world’s most reliable and durable lawn mower engines and small engines.  A safety engineer at Briggs & Stratton contacted SlipNOT® about using flattened expanded metal-Grid Grip® to replace a slippery pit cover in an area where oil and coolant made the area hazardous.  They wanted to address potential slip and fall accidents in that area.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® provided Briggs & Stratton with flattened expanded metal Grid Grip® in style 3/4” #9 - 20” x 50” for their installation.  Briggs & Stratton was able to weld the expanded metal over the pit cover.  This simple retrofit solution allowed for the oil and coolant to drain through into the pit while creating a safe walkway for their employees to walk on.

The Impact:

SlipNOT® provided the most effective way for Briggs & Stratton to keep their employees safe while working in a slick environment.  The flattened expanded metal-Grid Grip® has proved to be durable and long lasting, even in slick conditions.  The slip resistant coating allows for employees to walk over the pit without worrying about having a slip and fall accident.  After installing the expanded metal, the safety engineer stated “We installed the product about a month ago and so far we’ve had no problems. Thank you for a great product.”