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Ready for autumn: How to reduce the risk of slip accidents
1 October 2025
Get ready: Smart tips for fall!
As we enter the darker and wetter part of the year, the risk of slipping increases significantly. Damp leaves, rain, frost and the first snowfall can quickly turn walkways, stairs and entrances into accident-prone places for both staff and visitors. As a building owner, municipality or business manager, it is important to be well prepared – not only to meet safety requirements, but also to create safe environments for everyone.
Why does the risk of slipping increase in the fall?
- Changing temperatures mean that water often freezes into ice at night.
- Wet leaves create surfaces as slippery as ice.
- Shorter days mean less visibility and a higher risk of accidents.
Staying one step ahead is crucial to avoid accidents.
The checklist for non-slip environments this fall:
- Inspect exposed surfaces – entrances, stairs, walkways and ramps.
- Clean regularly – remove leaves, dirt and moisture.
- Install anti-slip – permanent solution with durable coatings on stairs, troughs and walkways.
- Ensure visibility – add contrasting markings to stairs and ramps, and equip entrances with tactile pathways for people with visual impairments.
- Plan for winter maintenance – review snow removal and de-icing procedures. Review the need for snow removal, perhaps heating mats could help this winter?
Autumn weather is out of your control – but with the right preparations you can minimize the risks.
Contact us to find out more about the solutions that suit your needs!
