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 without fear of falling.