FRP grating is heavy duty grating, ideal for use in industrial facilities. This grating is designed to help prevent slips and falls, but there are also certain things you can do to ensure the grating is as safe as possible. Here are some tips and ideas to keep in mind:

1. Choose corrosion-resistant, slip-resistant FRP grates.

When buying your FRP grates, make sure that they are corrosion and slip resistant. The corrosion resistance helps prevent slips and falls because it keeps the grate intact, even in a highly corrosive environment with lots of chemicals. Without the necessary resistance to its environment, plastic grating may break down, bubble or develop other issues that may cause trips or falls.

2. Pair grating with guardrails and handrails.

If you are putting in FRP grates, make sure to pair them with guardrails and handrails. That gives your staff a bit of extra stability, and on an elevated walkway, guardrails, in particular, can prevent someone from falling off the walkway. If possible, also opt for corrosion-resistant FRP for your hand and guard rails.

3. Use colour strategically.

FRP grates come in a range of colours, and you should choose your colours strategically. In areas where visibility is limited, opt for bright, highly-visible colours such as red or yellow. In areas where bright colours may be distracting, stick with industrial shades of green, grey or black. Also, consider varying the colours along specific paths when there is a step ahead or another potential fall hazard.

4. Inspect the grates regularly.

In addition to choosing your FRP grates carefully, you also need to inspect them regularly to protect against slips and falls. Do a daily walk through, and check for damage that may lead to falls. Also, make sure there are no puddles on the grates.

Ideally, the open pattern of the grates encourages moisture to flow through them rather than pool on them, but if the grates have been blocked by something or if they are directly on top of a concrete floor, pooling may occur. In those cases, move the blockage away from under the grates, or if the grate is directly on a concrete floor, mop the area  or use a hydro vac to remove the moisture. Ideally, when you install FRP grates, directly on floors, there should be a floor drain under the grate.

To learn more about how to keep your employees safe from slips and falls, contact an FRP grate expert.