If you’re a commercial builder considering a concrete floor installation, you need to ensure you’re meeting strict safety compliance requirements. A floor is more than just a surface; it’s a critical aspect of safety and risk management in any workplace.
If your concrete floors fail to meet regulatory standards, your business could face serious fines and even potential lawsuits.
Consider Your Facility’s Unique Demands
Your flooring plays a big role in your day-to-day operations, which means your concrete floor installation must take health and safety guidelines into consideration. From incorporating the right slip-resistant finishes to using the proper textured epoxies, your installation must meet OSHA guidelines.
These requirements may change depending on how you use your commercial space, for example:
- Loading Docks & Warehouses rely on high-traction and heavy-duty surfaces to prevent both pedestrian and forklift accidents.
- Retail Lobbies & Corridors require strict Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance combined with aesthetic appeal.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires specific friction ratings on surfaces to enable accessibility and reduce slip-and-fall risk for both patrons and employees. It’s far more cost-effective to ensure compliance such as the correct sealants, aggregates and finishes during the initial pour than to correct non-compliance afterward.
Protect Your Build and Your Bottom Line
Ultimately, with any concrete floor installation, it just makes sense to prioritize safety from day one. Failing to adhere to regulatory requirements by cutting corners on essential finishing techniques will only result in potentially serious issues down the road, which is why partnering with an experienced flooring vendor from the outset is so important.
With Quality Controlled Floor Systems, you can rely on our expertise. Contact us today to talk about the safety specifications required for your next build.