--- title: Flooring Tips to Prevent Workplace Accidents and Injuries description: The right flooring can help you prevent workplace accidents. Here are several common flooring dangers that can cause falls, fatigue, and respiratory illness. image: https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/flooring%20for%20preventing%20workplace%20accidents.jpg --- - [Knowledge Base](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com) - [(864) 855-0600](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact/) [![LOGO-update.png](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO-update.png?width=319&height=58&name=LOGO-update.png "LOGO-update.png")](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/) - Industries We Serve - [Medical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/medical-manufacturing/) - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/pharmaceutical-manufacturing-plants/) - [Food & Beverage](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/food-grade-floor-coatings-for-food-processing/) - [Chemical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/extreme-chemical-resistant/) - [General Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/general-manufacturing/) - [Commercial & Retail](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/commercial-grade-flooring-systems/) - [Stadiums & Arenas](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/concrete-deck-waterproofing-stadiums/) - [Parking Garages](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/specialty-floor-coatings-for-parking-garages/) - [Warehouses](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/warehouse-flooring-solutions/) - [Wastewater Treatment](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/wastewater-treatment/) - [Specialty Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/) - [Epoxy](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/epoxy/) - [Urethane](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/urethane/) - [Slip Resistant](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/slip-resistant/) - [Moisture Vapor Control](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/moisture-vapor-control/) - [Extreme Chemical Resistant Flooring](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/extreme-chemical-resistant/) - [USDA Approved](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/usda-approved/) - [Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD)](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/electrostatic-dissipative-esd/) - [Concrete Polishing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/) - [Concrete Caulking & Repair](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/concrete-caulking-repair/) - [Our Polishing Method](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/our-method/) - [New Construction](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/industrial-flooring-contractors/) - [Commercial Grade Floor Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/commercial-grade-flooring-systems/) - [Parking Garages](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/specialty-floor-coatings-for-parking-garages/) - [Painting Services](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/painting-services/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/) - [Our Method](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/our-method/) - [Our Work](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/our-work/) - [Request a Quote](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact/) # Flooring Tips to Prevent Workplace Accidents and Injuries Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Jan 18, 2017 3:08:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### *Maintain your concrete floors to keep your employees safe* ![flooring for preventing workplace accidents.jpg](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flooring%20for%20preventing%20workplace%20accidents.jpg?width=320&name=flooring%20for%20preventing%20workplace%20accidents.jpg)We know that workplace safety is your priority, and no employer wants to see their workers injured on the job. However, when you work in an industrial-style setting—such as a warehouse, manufacturing plant or even commercial kitchen—you may find that you have unique safety challenges related to your concrete flooring. One way you can protect your employees from slip-and-fall accidents as well as a number of other health hazards is to make sure your facility’s floors are properly maintained. Below are common flooring-related hazards to be aware of, plus tips for how to prevent them: ## Slick or wet floors can cause falls According to [InsuranceJournal.com](https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2015/01/16/354285.htm), slips and falls in the workplace cost U.S. businesses more than 16 billion dollars in 2012. Having slick or wet floors dramatically increases the chances of workplace accidents. Lesser-known [trip hazards](https://blog.flowcrete.com/2016/10/3/is-your-facility-safe-from-slip-and-trip-risks-learn-to-identify-flooring-hazards-this-national-safe-work-month/?utm_content=42298409&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter) include worn tiles or floors with uneven texture (for example, switching from tile to concrete). **Solutions** - Make sure to mop up spills right away. - Even out the surfaces of your floor by having your concrete polished, which can actually [improve traction](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/is-polished-concrete-slippery) in areas of heavy traffic. (Note, though, that it’s not recommended for environments with high levels of dust or powder debris.) - Consider having a specialty [non-slip floor coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/flooring-requirements/slip-resistant) installed if your floors are particularly slick. ## Unfilled concrete joints can cause fatigue Because concrete by nature settles as it cures, a concrete floor will have cracks in it—either naturally forming cracks or planned joints (lines cut into the concrete surface to encourage cracking along predictable paths.) However, these joints and cracks do create an uneven surface, which is another potential tripping hazard. In addition, if your employees operate ride-on machinery, the uneven surface caused by driving over joints will jostle the rider (not to mention wear out your machinery). Over time this can increase worker fatigue, plus possibly aggravate back conditions. **Solution** - Once your concrete has had sufficient time to cure, consider having [joints and cracks professionally filled](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/industrial-solutions/concrete-joint-and-cracking-repair). ## Contaminated or damp floors can cause respiratory issues Your floors can also affect the air quality of your workplace. If your [concrete is particularly damp](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-is-our-facilitys-concrete-floor-wet), moisture collecting under equipment or furniture can encourage the growth of mold. Mold spores pose a host of health risks for employees, including triggering asthma, eye irritations and respiratory infections. Keep in mind that untreated concrete is a porous substance, and so spilled liquids can seep into the floor where they can’t be mopped up. Concrete that’s been compromised this way can breed bacteria that may also cause respiratory problems or spread disease, plus contaminate your final product. **Solutions** - Perform a moisture test to determine whether you just need better climate control or a [moisture-resistant floor coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/flooring-requirements/moisture-vapor-control). - If you process food or beverages, have a [USDA-approved floor coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/flooring-requirements/usda-approved) installed to prevent microbial growth. - If your facility handles hazardous chemicals on a regular basis, consider having a [chemical-resistant floor coating](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/flooring-requirements/extreme-chemical-resistant) installed.   While it’s not possible to prevent every workplace accident, fixing problems with your flooring will go a long way in protecting employees from injuries. If you’re not sure what the best solutions are for improving your floor conditions, [contact the experts at CPC Floor Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact). We’ve been working with concrete floors for more than 40 years, and we’d be happy to assess your floors and recommend solutions that will keep you and your workers safe. 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