Company Announcement - A large percentage of workplace injuries are due to slips, trips and falls. These accidents are often attributed to slippery floor surfaces, unnoticed obstructions and employees being distracted. According to Elaine van Rooyen, marketing manager at Andrew Mentis, by installing appropriate non-slip grating many of these accidents can be avoided. She says that the company’s non-slip Rectagrid RS40 grating provides a safe and efficient way of draining away slippery substances whilst simultaneously creating a slip resistant, high traction work area.

“This patented non-slip grating is proving so popular that we anticipate it will eventually replace serrated grating completely. The secret to the product’s success is a combination of the design, engineering and manufacturing process which result in the positive raised sections that create multi-directional obstructions on the top of each bearer bar,” says van Rooyen.

Van Rooyen explains that the pressure locking system used in the Rectagrid RS40 secures the bearer and transverse bars, resulting in an uncompromised walkway surface that is both solid and safe in all applications. “The harsh environments experienced in mineral beneficiation plants, chemical plants and the food and beverage industry provide a challenge for safe underfoot conditions. However, unlike serrated grating, the integrity of the loading capability of non-slip grating is ensured providing both mitigation against slips and trips as well as a structurally sound surface.”

The choice of footwear in the workplace is often a consideration when implementing walkways and stairs. However, the non-slip characteristics of the Rectagrid RS40 are effective in all directions, so employees are equally safe wearing leather- and rubber-soled shoes and boots.

The build-up of dirt that is typically associated with serrated grating is absent with non-slip Rectagrid RS40 grating, which is characterised by its superior self-cleaning properties. “This ability to effectively eliminate dirt as well as moisture makes this the ideal surface for inclement conditions such as industrial operations or in damp or wet conditions such as water and wastewater plants. Furthermore, maximised traction is provided by the larger surface contact area for both pedestrians and forklifts. The end result is a safe, cost effective and low maintenance underfoot surface that provides reduced employee downtime and the associated costs that result from slips and trips,” van Rooyen concludes.