Safety in the Summertime: Using Non-Slip Tape for Poolside Safety
Summertime is finally here, and everyone is ready to get outside and play. Splashing in swimming pools is a favorite among summer recreation activities, and it’s easy to see why time spent swimming outdoors in the summer calls to mind childhood nostalgia. This is all the more reason to ensure that these kinds of fun family activities are made to be as safe as possible – so great memories can be made, and accidents prevented. With people anxious to jump in and take a dip, it’s essential to set up your aquatics areas for set up for safety—whether you own a personal pool or operate a public swimming facility. Commonly, poolside or swimming pool-related slip and fall accidents are culprits for injury during summer recreation. But thankfully, creating a high traction surface to keep your guests, family, or pool patrons safe is as simple as applying the correct non-slip tape. Applied correctly, the use of non slip grip tape and grip tape for stairs around your pool will ensure that you’re well on your way to a safer, more comfortable environment for those using your pool, and it will lead to less worry and stress for you or for those maintaining the safety of your facility.
Take a thoughtful walk around your pool and consider every area of potential concern. Pay special attention to high traffic areas. You’ll want to focus your anti-slip protection on pool steps, stairs, ramps, and particularly slick areas. How can you be sure you’re choosing a tape or anti slip treads that you can trust? Choose an anti-slip tape with a rubberized, textured surface. Consider the surroundings and be sure you select anti-slip grip tape that is made to last under heavy foot traffic, but also select one that is made to be a pleasant surface for bare feet. Choose a product that is NFSI certified for "High Traction”. Additionally, make sure as well that your tape or treads meet Prop 65, ADA, and OSHA standards. Apply the tape anywhere slips and falls may be likely to occur, and use the appropriate non-slip stair treads or stair tread grip tape where swimmers may be climbing steps to water slides or otherwise making use of stairs or steps around the pool. The anti slip stair treads and tape you choose should be resistant to water, of course, but also mop friendly and resistant to oils and grease.
Creating a high-traction surface with an aggressive adhesion you can count on through heat, damp, and lots of walking traffic is a must, so opt for non-skid stair treads and anti-slip tape that is designed specifically for commercial and industrial use. This is a time to do some research and choose the most trustworthy, reliable product you can find. Look for tape and treads that are specifically designed for wet areas like swimming pools, boats docks, and marine applications.
You can choose different sizes and colors, including clear anti-slip tape and 3m anti-slip tape, depending on your preferences and depending where the product will be applied. Take steps to make sure you, your employees, your family, and your customers stay safe on slippery surfaces, and prepare for a very fun, accident-free summer poolside.
