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 Ease of cleaning — If dirt and grease are difficult to remove from floors, they could build up causing a slip hazard.
Ease of maintenance — Select floor cleaners that are designed for flooring used within the facility.
Durability — Select a floor that will hold up under normal use.
Absorption — Floors that absorb too much moisture will also absorb contaminants. A high amount of moisture in a tile can also cause it to crack or become uneven.
Frost resistance — Surfaces that expand and contract with temperature changes are more likely to crack, crumble and decay over time.
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OSHA Outlines Floor Safety Recommendations
Keep floors clean and dry. In addition to being a slip hazard,
continually wet surfaces promote the growth of mould, fungi
and bacteria that can cause infections.
Provide warning signs for wet floor areas.
Where wet processes are used, maintain drainage and provide false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places where practicable, or provide appropriate waterproof footwear.
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The Walking/Working Surfaces Standard requires: Keep all places of employment clean, orderly and in a sanitary condition.
Keep aisles and passageways clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Provide floor plugs for equipment, so power cords do not run across pathways.
Ensure spills are reported and cleaned up immediately.
Use no-skid waxes and surfaces coated with grit to create non-slip surfaces in slippery areas such as toilets and showers.
Re-lay or stretch carpets that bulge or have become bunched to prevent tripping hazards.
Eliminate cluttered or obstructed work areas.
Use prudent housekeeping procedures such as cleaning only one side of a passageway at a time, and provide good lighting for all halls and stairwells, to help reduce accidents.
Eliminate uneven floor surfaces.
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Source: www.cleanlink.com
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