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 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.
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.
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
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.
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:
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.