Safe passages. Clear messages.

Taking the risk out of slips and trips.

In the U.S., there are more than 180,000 slip, trip and fall injuries per year.¹ Help minimize risks and protect visitors and guests by managing potential hazards.

Why it pays to practice the Science of Walking Safely.

8,000

Number of steps the average person takes each day²
8 seconds

Time between slips in the U.S. (For every reported slip, another 3 go unreported)²
85%

Percent of workers comp claims that are the result of an employee slip²
22%

Percent of slip/fall incidents that result in > 31 days away from work²
$70B

Cost to companies annually in compensation and medical expenses²
$22.8k

Average cost per slip-and-fall accident³

Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, Workplace Safety Index
U.S. National Floor Safety Institute
U.S. National Safety Council

Floor Safety for Any Facility

Products that protect. Solutions that save.

Think slips and trips only happen on stairs or in one type of facility? Think again. Regardless of industry or environment, accidents can happen almost anywhere. Learn how you can start making your environment safer for valuable guests, customers and employees with 3M™ Floor Safety products including sorbents, and slip-resistant tapes and treads.

Slip-Resistant Tapes and Treads

To help ensure the safety of your employees, visitors and customers, 3M offers a full range of functional, slip-resistant materials for applications in dry, wet or oily conditions.
Sorbents

From a cleanup in aisle seven to a hazardous spill in the lab, 3M offers sorbents in many shapes and sizes to perfectly fit your application.