Keeping both mother and newborn baby safe in a slip-free environment.
New mothers who embark on their new journey in postpartum confinement are increasingly checking themselves into confinement centres – due to the quality of care they can expect in meeting the needs of new mothers and newborn infants. Moreover, confinement centres are redefining the confinement period experience, making it feel less isolating in an environment that encourages interaction between mothers and caretakers.
Confinement centres are also expected to be a safe haven for mothers and children, and the management is liable for any safety hazards as it serves as a sanctuary for two groups of very vulnerable people. Thus, the installation of anti-slip methods should be considered as one of the most basic requirements of safety for confinement centres.
Nano-G’s client, Woyo Confinement Center, engaged Nano-G’s services due to the unparalleled quality of our solutions that are highly effective and non-toxic, perfect for a premise centered around the well-being of mothers and children.
How does having anti-slip floors contribute to building a good reputation for confinement centres?
Besides the availability of reliable staffs, knowledgeable caretakers, and nutritious food, the safety and comfort of mothers and infants are also of great importance. One aspect to enhance the provision of clean and safe facilities for occupants is anti-slip floors, as slip and fall accidents can lead to serious complications for new mothers or infants. Newborns do not have fully developed skulls, and are thus highly vulnerable to fatal injuries should caretakers or mothers drop them as a result of a slip or fall. Hence, confinement centres can reduce unwanted accidents, fatal injuries, and even possible legal problems by properly slip-proofing the floors.
A slip and fall on the stairs by the nanny caused this infant from Petaling Jaya to have bruises, blood clots in the brain and broken bones in 2 places. Source
Read more about why business owners should have proper safety measures on their premises:
What methods can confinement centres engage with to slip-proof their floors?
There are a few strategies to prevent occupants and employees from being a victim of slip and fall accidents in confinement centres. For starters, the management can consider purchasing…
1. Anti-slip mats
Anti-slip mats are most suitable to be fixed in wet areas like bathroom floors and the kitchen. The mats create a textured surface to increase friction. The downside of anti-slip mats is the accumulation of water beneath the mats that must be cleaned regularly to prevent bacteria and mold buildup, which causes even anti-slip mats to be slippery after some time!
2. Anti-slip socks/shoes
These nylon socks and shoes come with grip features on the soles, and they are a quick and affordable way to keep feet cozy while providing extra traction to tread on slippery floors. However, they may not be suitable for use in the bathroom.
Undoubtedly, permanent anti-slip installations are more ideal for confinement centers. There are two commonly available alternatives offered in the market, namely…
3. Epoxy flakes floor coating
This solution typically uses epoxy chemicals and flakes to create textures on existing floor tiles, and the process involves grinding the tile top to create the ideal surface for the solution to be attached. While epoxy coatings are affordable and long-lasting, the installation process is hazardous, polluting, and unsafe for occupants due to dust and chemical particles in the air – dangerous to mothers and newborns and disruptive to their recovery processes.
4. Nano-G Anti-slip Floor Coating
Nano-G’s nanotechnology anti-slip floor coating is highly recommended as a healthier, non-toxic alternative to increase the friction of slippery floor surfaces. This method creates a grainy texture on the surface using nanotechnology to create excellent friction without the need for invasive hacking, grinding, or using toxic chemical fumes. This method also makes little to no changes to existing tile appearances, and the process takes only between 24 to 48 hours without producing pollution or disturbances to occupants and neighbours.
Nano-G’s anti-slip experts applying our nanotechnology anti-slip floor coating to balconies and bathrooms.
More details on the differences between anti-slip methods:
Safeguard Your Confinement Centre From Fatal Slip & Fall Accidents
The perfect anti-slip solution for safer confinement centres is one call away, safeguard your premise with Nano-G.
Nano-G is here to help business owners like you to prevent slip and fall accidents in confinement centres and ensure peace of mind for all occupants, employees, and guests. With this newfound peace of mind, business owners can dedicate more attention towards providing the best support and optimal standard of care for recovering mothers and their newborn infants.
Slips and falls may be common, but they may also be fatal. More reading materials here:
Contact us today for a FREE consultation and we will walk you through the process and provide you with a quotation for anti-slip treatment of your confinement centre.
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