As you may be aware, any occupier of a commercial property is required under  the management of health & safety at work regulations 1999 (including the recent slip & trip act) to assess risks and take measures to protect employees and customers from the hazard that icy conditions present. Failing to do so may result in exposure to litigation by any injured party slipping on your icy grounds.

A 2005 study by the HSE found 14% of slips/trips occurred in snow/ice conditions and were mainly attributed to inadequate maintenance. Make sure your organisation doesn't become part of the statistics and contact EFP Gritting today !

"Employers have to ensure their employees and anyone else who could be affected by their work (such as visitors, members of the public, patients etc.), are kept safe from harm and that their health is not affected. This means slip and trips risks must be controlled to ensure people do not slip, trip and fall. "  (SourceHealth & Safety Executive)

For more information please visit:  www.hse.gov.uk/slips

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