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Rustoleum Workplace Safety

Creating a Visual and Safe Workplace

Preparing your facility for a stress-free environment

Floor marking is a key part in creating a visual and safe workplace because it makes the space easier to understand. These areas fall into four broad categories.

Floor markings

Floor Markings

Consistent and clear markings help improve overall efficiency and safety

Stair ways

Stair Ways

Keep stair treads clear and maintained and handrails brightly marked

Safety equipment and signs

Safety Equipment and Signs

Signs and labels should be clearly visible and legible at all times

Concrete floor safety and repair

Concrete Floor Safety & Repair

Identify and repair cracks and expanding joints as well as areas that may need an anti-slip coating




Potential Site Risks with Associated Costs/Savings

Site risks and associated costs
IncidentRepair CostsAverage Savings vs. Incident
1
Pedestrian incident from poorly marked ailes (multiple injuries) Restripe 2000 linear feet $2000 $209K
2
Slippery work surface (strained back) Anti-slip system $2000 $91K
3
Unrepaired walking surface (sprain) Repair holes $400 $78K
4
Poorly marked fire extinguisher (confusion) Paint red columns $300 $73K
5
Slip on stairwell (fracture) Anti-slip noses $800/20 stairs $73K
6
Slip due to leaky roof (concussion) Roof repair $5K - $1M $67K
7
Poorly marked emergency exit (confusion) Exit egress markings $500 $73K
8
Poorly marked eyewash location (confusion) Paint Green Columns $200 $73K
*Incident cost includes direct cost and additional revenue needed to cover cost of incident Source: United States Department of Labor. Estimated Costs of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses and Estimated Impact on a Company's Profitability Worksheet.