DON'T LET SUMMER FUN TURN INTO SUMMER PAIN

What's more fun in the summer than spending a few hours in the sun, around the swimming pool? Time around the pool, whether swimming or sunning, is something enjoyed both by adults and kids. Most of us are aware that this all-American pastime can be dangerous but it may be a surprise to discover that the most likely place for a pool-related accident is not in the water; it's around the pool.

Swimming pool decks have improved over the years. There are overlays that can keep the deck surface relatively cool, even in the southern climes. Usually, these overlay materials are reasonably slip-resistant. But what about the tiled areas, the concrete deck areas or the adjacent tile or concrete patio?

Recently SlipDoctors has received far too many telephone calls from parents and grandparents AFTER a serious accident has occurred. Usually it is a child who is running from the pool to the house and never makes it. Fortunately, many of these slip-and-fall incidents only result in a bruise or a cut; but far too many may put someone you care about in a hospital bed. What should have been a fun activity turned into a tragedy. But the real tragedy is that the likelihood of this type of accident could have been reduced and it is not expensive or tedious.

One of our customers is the manager of a local hotel. The hotel provides an indoor pool for its guests for year-round relaxation and fun. The exit from the pool area into the tiled hallway is directly in front of the elevators. The hotel experienced several serious accidents when guests, exiting the elevators, didn't notice the wet, tile floors and fell.

Why are these areas so dangerous?

The answer is simple; you have the lethal combination of two things that almost invariably will result in an accident: slick tiles and water. When a tile surface gets wet, the coefficient of friction decreases. This is a fancy way of saying that wet tiles do not provide the same traction as dry tiles. When a person walks across a floor and suddenly steps on a wet spot, it's usually too late to prevent the accident. This probably is a good time to state what is obvious: THE TIME TO PREVENT SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENTS IS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN!

But is this possible? Yes! SlipDoctors products and services are designed to do something that is very easy to understand: WE MAKE WET AREAS AND DRY AREAS THE SAME! It stands to reason that if wet areas and dry areas on floors provide the same amount of traction, the likelihood of a fall is reduced! It's that simple. Contact SlipDoctors and let us help you deal with your slippery floors, decks, patios, bathtubs - or wherever you are concerned about falls.

Homeowners and business owners alike can benefit from SlipDoctors products and services. Call us to find a SlipDoctors Professional in your city. We're friendly and we care about your safety. Give us a call!