Workplace Flooring Legislation – What You Need To Know

Making sure your floors and walkways are suitable and in good condition is a requirement of The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Regulation 12, which states they should also be free from obstruction and that people should be able to move around safely.  To comply with the regulations you can apply applicable matting to a potentially hazardous area as well as implement reasonable safety procedures and good working practices (such as ensuring any potholes or uneven flooring are fixed and proper cleaning procedures).  For more practical tips on how to prevent slip and trip hazards in the workplace you can refer to our guide here.

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 employers should undertake assessments of potential risks to the health and safety of their staff.  This will include any slip and trip hazards as well as longer term risks to health such as standing in the same place for long lengths of time.  Anti-slip and anti-fatigue matting as well as other specialised matting can be an easy and affordable applicable solution to these hazards and health risks.

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