Reduce the Risk of Slips and Falls

Reduce the Risk of Slips & FallsIn Food Processing Plants

Food Processing: Injury ProneAccording to the California Department of Labor Statistics and Research, workers in food-processing

plants have a higher likelihood of being hurt on the job than workers in many other industries.1

The floor of a food processing facility is typically exposed to all sorts of food byproducts, including fats, hot oils, blood, sugar solutions, and natural food acids. While these substances can

themselves injure employees, they also increase the risk of accidents associatedwith wet or slick flooring and stairs.

1. Department of Industrial Relations Cal/OSHA Consultation Service Research and Education Unit. Ergonomics in Action: A Guide to Best Practices for the Food-Processing Industry. California: California Department of Industrial Relations, 2003. Print.

Falling into InjuriesOSHA estimates that there are roughly 24,882 injuries and as many as 36 fatalities per year due to falls

from staircases and ladders. Nearly half of these injuries are serious enough to require time off the job -11,570 lost workday injuries and 13,312 non-lost workday injuries occur annually due to falls from

staircases and ladders.1 These numbers do not include slips and falls from floors or overhead platforms.

1 "Stairways and Ladders." U.S. Department of Labor, 1 May 1996. Web. 19 June 2014, PDF document.

Accident Prone AreasThe most common risk areas for employee injuries due to falls include:

• Flooring• Handrails• Ladder Rungs• Stair Treads

• Stair Noses• Catwalks• Mezzanines• Drain Covers

When exposed to food byproducts, these areas of a food processing plant becomedangerously slick and raise the risk of employee injuries.

The High Cost of InjuryEmployee injuries are costly. A single injury can easily cost tens, if not hundreds,

of thousands of dollars due to:

• Accident investigations• OSHA logs• Employee downtime• Employee turnover

• Employee retraining• Insurance premium increases• Medical services• Hiring a temporary replacement worker

This list doesn't take into account the drop in production due to discomfort while workingand lowered employee morale - costs that may be impossible to calculate.

StopTheFalls

Don’t Trip!While there is no way to completely eliminate injuries in your plant, non-slip products and coatings

go a long way to reduce the risk of slipping and falling, and create a saferwork environment for your employees.

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3

Get anAssessment

Hire a professional to come out and assess the surfaces more likely to cause injury to employees.

#1

SprayIt On

Slip-resistant coating that is. Any high-risk surface area should be covered in a reliable and durable anti-slip coating.

#2

Keep ItClean

Make sure to include all non-slip covered surfaces in your sanitation process.

#3

Non-Slip Solutionsfrom Fusion Tech

Go for the BestFusion Tech offers a spray-application process that results in extreme surface hardness and

bond strength that is ideal for food and beverage applications. Our anti-slip treatment is chemical and corrosion resistant, and durable for decades.

Made for Food ProcessorsOur non-slip application is chemical and corrosion resistant, and is easily cleaned by power washing,

making it perfect for meat and poultry, food and beverage processing plants. It was created with the food industry in mind.

Satisfied CustomerFusion Tech designed an impressive adjustable floor stand that met our needs for durability,

sanitation, and a cleanable non slip surface. These stands have endured a2 shift operation since 2008 and are still in great condition.

Chris Hanisch, John Morrell Food Group

Learn MoreLearn more about our non-slip application for your processing plant.

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About Fusion Tech

About Fusion Tech Fusion Tech Integrated, Inc. is a custom metal fabrication company with 15 years of experience and expertise in creating steel solutions for a variety of clients in the food processing, pharmaceutical, transportation, mining, renewable energy, and agricultural industries.

We specialize in providing innovative solutions for the food processing industry.

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