Safety studies

To prevent students slipping in the
showers, the University of
Manchester turned to specialist
matting manufacturer Plastic
Extruders. Its suggestion was to
install Heronrib, following a
previous solution for a similar
concern at the University of Sussex.

Not only does the matting provide
a safe and anti-slip surface, it is very
hardwearing yet comfortable to
stand on. Importantly, the antibacterial
and anti-fungal sanitised
additives ensure it is hygienic for
bare feet and reduce the risk of
cross-contamination.

Heronrib is normally supplied in
10m roll format but for this project
Plastex manufactured individual and
correctly sized modules which could
be quickly installed in the showers.