How to eliminate trips, slips and falls
Today we are going to talk about Unconventional Solutions to avoid trips, slips and falls. Why are we talking about “slips, trips and falls”? Slips and trips are very common and preventable in the workplace. According to the 2025 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the annual costs of falls on the same level have gone up to $10.5 billion dollars annually. That’s just the workman’s comp version of it, which doesn’t include overtime and labor, production disruption, rework, or litigation.
Common slips, trips, and falls root cause:
- Surface defects (cracks, spalls, potholes, settled slabs, broken stair nosing)
- Housekeeping (cords/hoses, pallets, clutter, poor storage, debris at workstations)
- Low Traction (smooth concrete, worn coatings, polished floors, wet/greasy areas)
- Lighting & Visibility (shadows, glare, poorly marked edges, inconsistent floor markings)
- Transitions & Slopes (ramps, dock plates, thresholds, mats that curl, uneven expansion joins)
- Weather & Drainage (tracking water/ice indoors, leaks, inadequate entry matting/drains)
- OSHA expectation (general industry): walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as leaks, spills, snow/ice, loose board, and protruding objects.
Prevention Strategy:
- Inspection: Routine walking-path audits and work orders
- Repair: Fix defects fast (same shift if possible)
- Improve Traction: Texture, coatings, mats, nosings
- Control Water: Drainage, entry matting, spill response
- Communicate: Mark edges, standard signage, training
Concrete-focused “quick wins”
- Patch spalls/potholes before edges break down further
- Rebuild heaved joints/transitions (dock plates, thresholds)
- Seal joints & cracks to reduce water intrusion and freeze/thaw damage
- Add texture/anti-slip coatings in wet process areas
- Use high-contrast striping at elevation changes
Why composite repairs are different:
- Fast return to service
- Enhanced durability
- 100% solids – no shrinkage
- Abrasion and impact resistant
- Better chemical resistance
We have solutions for every situation:
QUESTIONS:
- What is the maximum build capability for the 570 Concrete Patch Repair XF—how much can you put down at one time?
A) 2” at a time. - If it exceeds the 2”, is there another product that we can use to fill larger voids and then topcoat with the 570 Concrete Patch Repair XF?
A) Yes, you can fill it with crushed gravel under to build up more. After the initial hard drying period of 2 hours, you can apply an additional 2-inch coating.
If you have any questions about our slips, trips and falls product solutions, you can connect with us at www.usigroups.com.
