Safety Slippery Floor Solutions. How To Prevent Slippery Floors. Bathroom Flooring, Toilet. Shower Tray & Kitchen.
Consequences For Slip & Falls Accidents.
Indoor and outdoor slippery floors can have severe consequences for aging group. Like elderly, older adults and seniors. Due to their increased risk of falls and potential complications. Some of the common consequences include.
1. Serious Injuries.
Fractures.
Falls on slippery floors often result in broken bones. Especially hip fractures, which are common. And can be life-threatening for older adults.
Head Injuries.
A slip and fall can lead to head trauma. Including concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Which can have long-term effects on cognitive and physical health.
Spinal Injuries.
The elderly are more vulnerable to spinal injuries, including vertebral fractures or even paralysis in severe cases.
Bruising and Sprains.
Even less severe falls can result in bruises, sprains, and strains, causing pain and limiting mobility.
2. Reduced Mobility.
Long-term Disability.
Falls can result in permanent loss of mobility or independence. Seniors may require walking aids. Or even become bedridden after a fall.
Loss of Confidence.
A fall can cause fear and anxiety about walking, which may lead to reduced activity and physical decline.
Muscle Weakness.
Following a fall, seniors may reduce their movement out of fear. Causing muscle atrophy and further increasing the risk of future falls.
3. Medical Complications.
Hospitalization.
Serious injuries may require surgery or long hospital stays. Which can be particularly dangerous for older adults. Due to their slower recovery rates.
Complications from Surgery.
Seniors are more prone to post-surgical complications. Including infections, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pneumonia.
Bedsores.
Extended periods of immobility following a fall can lead to bedsores, which can cause infection and complicate recovery.
Slippery Floors Prevention.
Due to the above reasons. Slippery floors in bathrooms, toilets and showers can pose a serious hazard. Here are ways to prevent, solve and get rid of them.
1. Use Non-Slippery Mats.
Place non-slip rubber mats in the shower or bathtub to provide extra grip.
Use of bathroom floor mats. Place outside the shower. Use absorbent and non-slip mats to soak up excess water. Therefore, to reduce slipperiness.
2. Anti-Slip Treatments.
Anti-slip floor coatings can be applied to tiles. To increase traction and make the surface less slippery.
Non-slip tile spray are available that temporarily make surfaces less slick.
3. Install Grab Bars.
In shower trays and bathtubs. You can install grab bars can help you maintain balance. When moving in or out of the shower screen.
Adding grab bars near the toilet area can prevent slips. While sitting down or getting up.
4. Improve Ventilation.
Proper ventilation helps prevent excessive moisture buildup. Reducing condensation on floors.
Wipe down excess moisture. After using the shower. Wipe down the tiles to prevent slippery conditions.
5. Clean Regularly.
Remove soap residue. Such as soap scum. Which can make surfaces slippery. Use a non-slippery cleaner to regularly scrub floors and shower areas.
Avoid oily cleaning products. That leave an oily residue. As they can increase the slipperiness.
6. Install Slip-Resistant Tiles.
If you’re renovating, consider installing textured or slip-resistant tiles. Which are easy to maintain clean. Designed specifically for bathrooms and wet areas. Enhance the grip with non-slip coating.
7. Avoid Using Excess Water.
Install shower curtains or glass doors to prevent water from splashing out. Fix any leaking taps. Pipes or showerheads that may cause water to pool on the floor.
8. Use a Squeegee.
Use a squeegee to remove water from the floor and walls after showering. To prevent water from pooling.
9. Wear Non-Slippery Footwear.
Use bathroom slippers or footwear with non-slip soles. Designed for bathroom use. Especially for the elderly or children.
Implementing these measures should help you. Therefore, significantly reduce the risk of slipping on wet bathroom surfaces.
Slippery Floors Solutions.
Looking for solve and prevent slippery epoxy flooring? YHH Plus Enterprise has the solution for you. We provide enhancement to traction for any slippery epoxy floor or floor paint.
YHH clear anti-slip paint are designed for slippery epoxy flooring. It’s an extra fine non-skid coating for epoxy floor coating or PU polyurethane paint.
Below is other top-notch anti-slip floor coating for different materials and floor tiles.
1. Non-Slip Coating For Tiles.
YHH non-slip spray for tiles is designed to treat soapy floors. Our nano slip-resistant for tiles is cost-effective and perfect for all tiled floors.
2. Non-Slippery Sealer & Sealant.
Our anti-slip penetrating sealer is designed for natural or sintered stone. Such as marble slate and granite slab. Our anti-slip sealer for stone protects the surface. And enhance the grip for wet slippery stone.
3. Polished Slippery Tiles Coating.
To prevent slipping on sleek floor. Such as glazed, gloss and polished tiles. Our non-skid floor solutions are formulated to prevent skidding. And minimal changes to the glossiness of polished tiles.
4. Anti-Slip Epoxy Flooring For Concrete.
YHH clear epoxy anti-slip concrete sealer enhance the slip resistance for cement floors.
5. Non-Slip Stair Nosing.
Looking to solve slippery wood or stairs floors? Our anti-slip varnish is able to enhance the grip for safety. And enhance the aesthetic for flooring.
6. Bathtub & Shower Tray Coating.
Clear anti-slip coating for shower trays are designed to enhance slip-resistant. Such as bathtub fiberglass or acrylic materials.
7. Clear Epoxy Flooring Paint.
YHH epoxy non-skid paint and spray is ideal for different floor materials. Such as vinyl, laminate and wood floors. Suitable for wooden stairs nosing and surround pool areas.
Other non-skid floor paint product. Includes anti-slip decking oil for composite deck, wood and timber. It is durable and long lasting. UV and weather resistance. Therefore, perfect for indoor and outdoor decking.
Protect your loved ones’ well being. With our premium YHH nano anti-slip floor coating. Especially for elderly and disabled.
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