Leading UK manufacturer of barrier matting, Gradus, has developed support material that provides guidance on the selection of the correct barrier matting system in order to help Create Safe Floors in line with all the latest guidance, expert opinion and building standards including BS8300:2009+A1:2010 and Approved Documents M of The Building Regulations 2010.
Ensuring that entrances are as safe as possible is essential in education environments where high volumes of students and staff use entrances at peak times (at the start of the day, between lessons or during break times). It has been proven by the HSL that when a correctly specified barrier matting system is used, it can reduce up to 90% of all dirt and moisture being tracked into a building, helping to reduce slip and trip accidents, ultimately providing a safer more accessible environment for students and staff alike.
The Gradus quick guide on how to ‘Create Safe Floors,’ provides guidance on making the right barrier matting specification. The guide focuses on four key elements: how to increase public safety, create accessible environments, remove dirt and moisture and finally how the correct specification can help reduce on-going maintenance costs. The guide can be downloaded at http://www.gradusworld.com/download/create-safe-floors-leaflet or a hard copy can be obtained by calling Gradus Technical Support on 01625 428922
