When you’re in charge of a commercial facility, workplace safety should be top of mind. Reducing the risk of slips, falls, health-related issues and other hazards can start with honing in on ways to improve your commercial floor. Create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone who walks through your doors through these five steps: 

#1 - Clean spills immediately:

Spills, stains and wet areas can quickly become dangerous for you, your visitors or your staff! Making sure they’re taken care of in a timely manner is crucial for preventing hazards in your commercial facility. If they’re left untreated, they can lead to bacteria or mold growth, posing health risks to anyone who enters your building. Your job is to address spills as soon as they happen to help create a safe, healthy space overall.

Tip: Professional disinfecting and sanitizing may be necessary to ensure all contaminants are 100% removed. 

#2 - Implement floor safety signage: 

Commercial buildings, such as manufacturing and warehouse facilities, face the possibility of injury around the clock. Clear and visible floor signage is essential to warn people about potential hazards near equipment or during cleaning or maintenance. Safety lines and demarcation should always be easy to spot and durable enough to withstand routine maintenance and wear and tear of frequent foot traffic or heavy machinery.

Tip: Professionally painted line striping and demarcation is a more durable option than tape or stickers, ensuring it remains intact even when your floor is exposed to machinery, abrasion or cleaning chemicals.

#3 - Employee training and safety protocol:

Taking the time to educate your employees about floor safety is essential for risk reduction. Providing training on identifying potential risks, reporting hazards, cleaning spills and using safety equipment can create safer working habits. Making sure safety is ingrained in their everyday process can help ensure everyone on the team is responsible for hazard prevention.

Tip: Holding regular meetings or conducting workshops continuously can help reinforce safe business operations.  

#4 - Regular maintenance and repairs: 

Cracks, damaged joints, spalling, holes from heavy equipment and more can create major safety hazards, especially in high-traffic environments. Neglecting floor damage can turn a simple fix into a serious risk. Staying on top of routine maintenance and addressing repairs immediately is crucial to keeping your floors safe and hazard-free.

Tip: Proper maintenance is often a part of your commercial floor warranty, investing in a Floor Maintenance Program provides you with the tools to keep your floor in excellent shape. 

#5 - Conduct routine safety inspections: 

A professional floor inspection helps you spot all issues, including the ones that may have gone unnoticed. Regularly scheduled inspections are a great way to help you identify and address trip hazards, slip risks from pitting, holes, uneven surfaces and more. Hiring a reliable, experienced contractor to inspect your floor will help you identify where precautions are necessary to maintain a secure environment for everyone.

Tip: Inspections done by QuestMark professionals will ensure your floor meets safety and accessibility standards, audit evaluations and more.

Safety isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. Improving floor safety in your commercial facility is an investment for the well-being of your employees, the longevity of your building and the efficiency of your business operations! By following these five steps, you can reduce risks, prevent accidents and ensure a healthy workspace for years to come.

Ready to take the next step in safeguarding your facility? Contact us today for a floor inspection, cleaning service or even a customized maintenance plan: