Taking steps to cut slips
June 1st 2007 Slips and trips remain a
major issue for many
employees and can affect
the bottom line of
companies through loss of
productivity and employee
downtime.
Slip and trip accidents
increase during autumn and
winter when there is less
daylight, leaves fall onto
paths and become wet and
slippery and cold weather
may cause ice and snow to
build up on paths.
Available from
Foothealthcare.com, a
division of algeos group,
Yaktrax is said to offer a
solution. The device
stretches over winter boots,
trainers and so on and, once
in place, a grid of skidlock
steel coils provides the user
with traction on hard-packed
snow and ice, mud, wet
grass and leaves.
As the wearer walks,
hundreds of edges bite into
the slippery surface,
providing stability and grip
in all directions. Users can
take their normal stride
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