Eliminating Indoor Tripping Hazards
- Owen Ahearn, CPM
- Nov 11, 2016
- 1 min read

Indoor walking surface irregularities are damaged, warped, buckled, or uneven flooring surfaces that may cause people to slip, trip, or fall. You can control this risk by:
· Replacing or re-stretching loose or buckled carpeting
· Removing, patching underneath, and replacing indented or blistered vinyl tile
· Eliminating trip hazards over a quarter-inch high in all areas of pedestrian travel, using beveling or ramps
· Replacing smooth flooring materials in areas normally exposed to water, grease, and/or particulate matter with rougher-surfaced flooring
· Making sure elevators are leveled properly so elevator floors line up evenly with hallway floors
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