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Under Foot: Level, non-slip surfaces are important for avoiding trips and falls
Wooden flooring is a great option for indoor surfaces, however it can be slippery when wet. Smooth floor materials like wood need to have an appropriate slip resistant coating.
Carpet is a good flooring choice in office spaces. It is non-slip, and dampens sound as people move around the space.
An additional coloured band would increase the visibility of the column for people with low vision.
When it’s raining, indoor spaces with access to the outdoors tend to become slippery. This space uses a slip resistant, rubberlike flooring to minimise this problem.