Why Slip Resistance Matters

Workplace safety is more than just signs and protocols — it’s about engineering risk out of the environment. If your floor is too smooth, it doesn’t matter how many “Caution: Wet Floor” signs you place — people are still at risk.

The key metric to watch is COF (Coefficient of Friction). OSHA recommends a static COF of 0.5 or greater, with higher values for areas where moisture, oils, or chemicals are present.

Challenges in Wet or Greasy Environments

Facilities like kitchens, breweries, auto shops, and food plants face unique hazards:

  • Constant Moisture: Frequent washdowns or spills

  • Oil/Grease Exposure: Makes floors dangerously slick

  • Temperature Swings: Can create condensation and slippery spots

  • High Traffic: Equipment and foot traffic polish surfaces smooth over time

This combination makes proper flooring selection essential for reducing injury risk.

Epoxy Flooring Solutions for Slip Resistance

Epoxy is highly customizable. We can install:

  • Quartz- or silica-broadcast floors for aggressive traction

  • Aluminum oxide aggregate systems for heavy-duty, non-slip performance

  • Textured topcoats that balance safety with cleanability

  • Chemical-resistant coatings that hold up against oils, sanitizers, and degreasers

Polished Concrete and Safety

Polished concrete can also be made slip-resistant by:

  • Choosing the correct gloss level (lower gloss = higher traction)

  • Applying penetrating densifiers and guard products with grit additives

  • Performing regular maintenance to avoid surface contaminants building up

Compliance Benefits

Proper slip-resistant flooring helps meet:

  • OSHA requirements for walking/working surfaces

  • USDA and FDA regulations for food facilities

  • Insurance carrier recommendations for risk reduction

Long-Term ROI

Slip-resistant floors reduce:

  • Workers’ compensation claims

  • Legal liability exposure

  • Downtime caused by accidents

  • Employee absenteeism due to injuries

In high-risk industries, flooring upgrades often pay for themselves within a few years.

Our Process at Surface Solutions

  1. Hazard Assessment: Evaluate moisture, chemicals, and traffic conditions

  2. Material Selection: Choose epoxy system or concrete finish with appropriate traction level

  3. Installation: Professional broadcast or trowel application for uniform texture

  4. Verification: COF testing to confirm compliance with safety standards

Protect Your Team — and Your Bottom Line

📞 Call 877-CSTM-FLR
 📧 Email carolina@cstmflr.com
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A safer floor is a smarter investment. Don’t wait for an accident to make the upgrade.

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