Stair Nosings – reduce slips and falls on stair edging

Why not consider the safety aspects by installing these retrofit stair nosings which not only increase the slip resistance at the edge of the step but provide a visual reference to the stair edge for partially sighted users too.

Stair Nosing Installations
Stair Nosing Installations

Stair nosings are cover strips which are laid over the leading edge or “nose” of a step. These retrofitted stair nosings can have a dual purpose, not only being the reduction of slip and fall accidents but the protection of the stair edging from breakage or chipping too. Non-Slip.co.za stock two types of stair nosing being aluminium and fibreglass.

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Aluminum nosing with chevron anti slip inlay

A high visiblity safety nosing for steps with a black and yellow chevron anti slip inlay. Did you know one of the main reason for falls on steps and stairs is caused by a lack of visual indication as to where the edge of the steps are?

This could mean it is easy to take a mis-step which starts the dreadful fall. These bright yellow and black (chevron) stair nosings should help prevent a mis-step by highlighting the edge of your steps.

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Black Yellow Chevron Grit Tape highlights dangerous stair edges

Non-slip.co.za now has a high visiblity safety nosing for steps with a black and yellow chevron anti slip grit inlay. They come in a standard 2500mm length unit.

Unit Width Tread Depth Riser (Drop)
2500mm 62mm 30mm
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Aluminum Nosing with black and yellow chevron insert

By using the aluminium nosing with chevron anti slip inlay, you will see and know where the edge of the steps are. The classic black and yellow is know for warning of hazards and visually stands out — so you can take a safer step.

Call Anne on 021 855 1509 to book a meeting where we can show you the stair nosings.

Stair Safety – part of your OHS strategy?

Anti slip strips with a luminance contrast greater than 30% on the nose or on the very edge of the stairs. The width of the anti-slip strips should be at least 50mm.

Slip and trip falls on stairs account for the majority of accidents in most buildings and work places. This can be due to a couple of interacting factors which include:

  • Visibility of the steps
  • Slip resistance of the treads

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Slippery Tiled Steps

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Liability Insurance Protection Cancelled Because of Slippery Steps

they immediately reduced their risk of an accident and that they complied with the safety levels sought by the insurance company. The 50mm anti-slip tape application effectively ended this slip hazard to the complete satisfaction of their insurance company

Steps are notoriously dangerous when wet and resulting accidents due to slippery steps can create seriously undesirable results including the withdrawal of insurance and the possibility of costly litigation.

Anti-slip Tape Restores Insurance Cover
Anti-slip Tape Restores Insurance Cover

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