Indoor Walking Surface Irregularities
Damaged, warped, buckled, or uneven flooring surfaces inside healthcare facilities can cause employees to stumble, trip, slip, or fall.
Floor mats can easily become a tripping hazard.
Where Does the Hazard Occur?
- Building entrances
- Patient rooms
- Operating rooms
- Hallways
- Around drains in the floor
- Floor matting
Prevention Strategies
- Replace or re-stretch loose or buckled carpeting.
- Remove, patch underneath, and replace indented or blistered vinyl tile.
- Patch or fill cracks in indoor walkways greater than ¼ inch wide.
- Make sure elevators are leveled properly so elevator floors line up evenly with hallway floors.
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1-6. What is the recommended procedure for replacing indented vinyl tile?
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