The winter months are upon us once again and that inevitably brings slippery, icy conditions. These conditions often lead to an increase in slips and falls, but there are a few things we can do to help prevent this. Help is at hand whether you are looking for an anti-slip solution for work or home….
Recently, Promain UK Limited were contacted by the Facilities Manager at Liebherr’s UK Head Office. Our Technical Team were asked for help and advice in providing a anti slip concrete paint for demarcating zones. This was to be within their 15 acre head office site at Biggleswade. During the site visit, we learnt that they…
Here we are in the middle of another heatwave in the UK, and frosty days and nights are probably the last thing on your mind! But as we know, the Summers do not tend to last that long here. It won’t be long before the heating’s on again and everyone’s thinking about Christmas (too soon…
Slip, trips and falls account for the most form of accidents in general industry. These sorts of accidents cause many injuries that can lead to time spent away from the workplace. This can be due to sprains, strains, fractures, cuts, bruises & even concussion. In this article, we will address slipping hazards and how they…
At Promain we are often asked for anti slip paint. All paints offer some degree of anti-slip but it is difficult to determine each individual’s requirements. It is important to know how slippery your floor is. There is a level of friction below which people tend to slip over, and a level above where people…
Pet Centre’s, Dairy Farms, Stables, Kennels, Catteries, Veterinary Practices and even Horse Boxes are just some of the areas where we have received enquiries on slip resistant flooring required where animals are involved. Following on from another recent enquiry, we thought we would share some of our recommendations with you. Below we will discuss some…
Even with the cold winter months behind us – if they ever really are behind us in the UK – there are still a number of issues that could cause your deck to become slippery. Rain, pool water, frost, moss and algae are just some of the issues that could cause your deck to become…
Promain‘s colleagues at Sika were contacted by Southern Railway to provide a system specification. This was for for the renovation of their train inspection pit. There were a number of conditions the coating would need to allow for, especially requiring a safe anti slip paint surface for warehouse staff. Selhurst Depot is under operation by…
A recent enquiry about floor coatings resulted in an order for Coo-Var Profloor Plus Cold Cure. The customer required a quality product and wanted to get the ball rolling ASAP. However they may have been surprised by the reaction received from the technical team at Promain. One thing the team are keen to achieve is…
Following on from our December blog on Anti-Slip Solutions, another alternative for preventing slips and falls is the utilisation of an anti-slip additive to suitable floor coatings available from Promain. For example, Promain distribute many high quality floor coatings. One of the most popular is Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Maxx 5300. 5300 is a water based garage…
