SLIP AND TRIP RISKS INCREASE IN APRIL. HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS.

April brings persistent rain and a higher slip risk across busy sites.  

Moisture builds quickly and is often carried indoors on footwear, especially from muddy yards, outdoor walkways, and loading areas. 

Once inside, it spreads into entrances, corridors, and production spaces. These areas quickly become higher risk, particularly when floors are hard and heavily trafficked. 

Slip and trip incidents increase at this time of year because moisture is harder to control once it enters the building. Learn how to reduce the risk with this guide.

HOW TO REDUCE SLIP RISKS ACROSS YOUR SITE?

The most effective way to reduce slip risks is to take a layered approach that controls moisture at every stage of its journey through your site. 

That means preventing as much water as possible from entering, managing any that does, and improving underfoot safety where risks remain. 

WHY ENTRANCE CONTROL IS THE FIRST STEP IN SLIP PREVENTION 

Most slip risks start at the point of entry, where water, dirt, and debris are brought in on footwear and equipment. Once this spreads internally, it increases cleaning demands and the possibility of falls across multiple areas. 

Entrance control reduces this by capturing moisture at the source. 

Key solutions include: 

• Floor runners
• Boot scrapers
• Entrance matting

Together, these help reduce water transfer into internal walkways and keep floors safer for longer. 

HOW TO MANAGE SPILLS EFFECTIVELY 

Even with strong entrance control, spills and wet floors will still occur.  

The key difference between a minor issue and a serious risk is the response time.  

Wet areas should be clearly marked and cleaned as soon as possible to prevent others from entering the zone. 

Use spill response products such as: 

• Wet floor signage
• Mops and buckets
• Absorbent granules and pads

WHY IMPROVING GRIP UNDERFOOT REDUCES INCIDENTS 

Not all slip risks can be controlled at the point of entry or removed through cleaning alone.  

Wet surfaces, high-traffic zones, and external access points still create day-to-day hazards. 

The right footwear and floor safety solutions improve traction and reduce the risk of slips in challenging conditions. 

Key anti-slip solutions include: 

• Anti-slip mats
• Anti-slip floor tape
• Anti-slip safety footwear

BUILDING A LAYERED APPROACH TO SLIP PREVENTION 

Slip prevention works best when multiple controls work together. 

Each choice reduces risk differently, from stopping moisture at the door to managing spills to improving traction underfoot. 

A strong approach includes all three: 

• Controlling moisture at entrances 
• Improving grip in key high-risk areas 
• Managing spills quickly when they occur 

When these work together, slip incidents can be significantly reduced. 

ONE SUPPLIER FOR COMPLETE WORKPLACE SAFETY 

SMI brings all slip prevention essentials together in one place, helping you manage risk without complexity. 

From entrance protection and spill control to anti-slip footwear and floor safety, everything works together to support safer, cleaner working environments. 

MY-SMI® also helps: 

• Simplify ordering 
• Improve visibility 
• Keep stock consistent across sites 

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