Key Steps to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents

1. Identify High-Risk Areas

Slip incidents most often occur in:

  • Entryways and vestibules

  • Restrooms and locker rooms

  • Kitchens and service areas

  • Pool decks and spa areas

  • Transition zones between flooring types

Evaluating these areas is the first step toward effective prevention.

2. Improve Traction on Existing Floors

The Sure Step non-slip treatment enhances traction on hard mineral surfaces such as:

  • Tile and porcelain

  • Concrete and polished concrete

  • Marble and natural stone

The treatment works by creating microscopic pores that increase grip underfoot—without changing the look or feel of the floor.

3. Verify Performance with DCOF Testing

Preventive measures should be measurable. Safe Floor Solutions performs before-and-after DCOF (Dynamic Coefficient of Friction) testing to document traction improvements.

DCOF testing measures slip resistance while in motion, providing objective data that:

  • Confirms safety improvements

  • Supports maintenance and compliance records

  • Provides defensible documentation if an incident occurs

4. Maintain Long-Term Floor Safety

Even the safest floors require proper maintenance. Safe Floor Solutions provides guidance on cleaning products and maintenance practices that help preserve traction over time—without damaging the treated surface.

The Wetzel Flooring Advantage

With decades of experience in commercial flooring, Wetzel Flooring understands that safety and performance go hand in hand. Safe Floor Solutions allows property owners and facility managers to address slip-and-fall risk proactively—often without replacing existing floors.

Conclusion

Slip-and-fall prevention isn’t about reacting to incidents—it’s about preventing them altogether.

By identifying high-risk areas, improving traction on existing surfaces, and verifying results through DCOF testing, Safe Floor Solutions helps create safer environments while reducing liability and downtime.