Slips and trips are the most common cause of major
injuries at work. Around 90% of these are broken
bones.

The costs to industry are substantial (over £500 million per year) and there is incalculable human cost and suffering to those injured. Floor cleaning is significant in causing slip and trip accidents, both to cleaning staff and others.

Legal actions following an injury can be extremely
damaging to business, especially where the public is
involved. Insurance only covers a small part of the cost.