Der Antirutschprofi supplies professional anti-slip products for industry, construction and offshore – B2B solutions that make floors, stairs, ladders and walkways slip-resistant. Our range includes anti-slip tape, slip protection for stairs, anti-slip ladder rung covers, non-slip safety shoes, slip-resistant floor plates, gratings, anti-slip floor paints and coatings and anti-slip strips. These slip-resistant products are used across many sectors, such as the food industry and the oil, gas and chemical industries – wherever slippery surfaces pose a safety risk.
Why do anti-slip solutions matter?
“One in five accidents at work is a trip, slip or fall. That makes it the second most common cause of all occupational accidents. … 176,575 people suffered a workplace accident caused by slipping, tripping or falling in 2015.” (Source: German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) – fact sheet on slip, trip and fall accidents, in German)
Our anti-slip solutions are either self-adhesive or screw-fixed, long-lasting and hard-wearing. They prevent slips and falls, for example on stair treads and other wet or heavily used surfaces. Versions are available for indoor, outdoor and wet areas, as well as hazard warning tape.
Our anti-slip products at a glance
Where are anti-slip solutions typically used?
Here are some typical sectors in which anti-slip products and slip-resistant flooring are particularly important:
- Food industry: in production areas, warehouses and cold rooms, where water, oils and food waste can be spilt.
- Logistics and warehousing: in warehouses, cold stores, on loading platforms, ramps and in areas where pallets and goods are moved, to prevent falls and accidents.
- Healthcare: in hospitals, care facilities and medical laboratories, to prevent slips on floors that are often contaminated with water, disinfectants and other liquids.
- Retail: in supermarkets, shopping centres and shops, to protect customers from falls on slippery floors, especially in areas such as fruit and vegetable sections where food may be spilt.
- Shipbuilding and shipping: on ships, boats and port facilities, to reduce the risk of falls on wet decks or in bad weather.
- Sport and leisure: in swimming pools, gyms, stadiums and leisure facilities, to prevent accidents on slippery surfaces, especially where water is present.
- Construction: on construction sites, stairs, scaffolding and temporary walkways, to protect workers from falls and injuries, especially in bad weather or muddy conditions.
- Chemical industry: in production plants, laboratories and warehouses where hazardous chemicals can be spilt, to prevent accidents and keep employees safe.
- Oil and gas / offshore: on drilling rigs, production platforms and other offshore installations, where marine conditions and oil or chemical spills can make surfaces extremely slippery.
- Wind energy: on wind turbines, wind power installations and in wind farms, where maintenance is carried out at height and moisture, rain or ice can create slippery conditions.
Which slip resistance classes are there?
Slip resistance classes classify floor coverings according to their slip-resistant properties. They are used to assess how slippery a floor surface is and to ensure safety in different environments. The classes range from R9 to R13, with R9 offering the lowest and R13 the highest slip resistance. “The rating serves as a measure of the degree of slip resistance, with floor coverings rated R 9 meeting the lowest and those rated R 13 the highest requirements for slip resistance.” (Source: DGUV Rule 108-003 (formerly BGR 181, since withdrawn – the German workplace regulation ASR A1.5 now applies) – Floors in workrooms and work areas with a risk of slipping) Slip resistance classes for floor coverings are standardised in DIN 51130.
“Slip accidents are influenced largely by the material and surface texture of the floor covering and by the degree of contamination. Unsuitable footwear or soles, incorrect floor cleaning, inappropriate walking speed and objects lying around mainly increase the risk of tripping.” (Source: BGN sector knowledge, accident-proof design of floors, occupational safety information (ASI) 4.40, in German)
Here is a short description of the slip resistance classes:
- R9: low slip resistance, suitable for low-risk areas such as dry areas.
- R10: medium slip resistance, suitable for moderate-risk areas such as washrooms or changing rooms.
- R11: increased slip resistance, suitable for higher-risk areas such as kitchens or wet areas.
- R12: high slip resistance, suitable for high-risk areas such as commercial kitchens or uncovered ramps. Barefoot areas, for example in swimming pools, are assessed separately using classes A, B and C.
- R13: the highest slip resistance class, recommended for extremely high-risk areas such as industrial kitchens or food processing areas.
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| Workrooms, work areas and internal traffic routes | Slip risk rating (R group) | ||
| General workrooms and work areas | |||
| Entrance areas, indoors | R9 | ||
| Entrance areas, outdoors | R11 or R10 | ||
| Stairs, indoors | R9 | ||
| External stairs | R11 or R10 | ||
| Toilets | R9 | ||
| Changing rooms and washrooms | R10 | ||
| Break rooms (e.g. staff rooms, works canteens) | R9 | ||
| First-aid rooms | R9 | ||
| Production of margarine, edible fats, edible oils | R13 (R12) | ||
| Milk processing, cheese making | R12 (R11) | ||
| Chocolate and confectionery production | R12 (R11) | ||
| Bakery production (bakeries, patisseries, long-life baked goods) | R12 (R11) | ||
| Kitchens, dining rooms | R12 (R9) | ||
| Slaughtering, meat cutting, meat processing | R13 | ||
| Fish processing, delicatessen production | R13 | ||
| Laundry | R9 / R11 | ||
| Metalworking and metal workshops | R11 | ||
| Wastewater treatment plants | R12 | ||
| Cold rooms, freezer rooms, cold stores, deep-freeze stores | R12 (R11) |
Choosing the right slip resistance class for the specific environment and regulations is essential to prevent accidents and injuries: DGUV Rule 108-003 (since withdrawn; ASR A1.5 now applies): Floors in workrooms and work areas with a risk of slipping.
Anti-slip products and flooring: frequently asked questions
What slip resistance does my work area need?
Between R9 and R13, depending on how the area is used. Annex 2 of the German workplace regulation ASR A1.5 assigns ratings from R9 to R13 to work areas, in some cases with a displacement space (V4 to V10). This classification is a guide; your own risk assessment remains decisive.
Can existing floors and stairs be retrofitted with anti-slip protection?
Yes, in many cases. Depending on the substrate, anti-slip strips, tapes, GRP sheets, stair nosings, mats or coatings can be used – replacing the floor covering is then often unnecessary.
Are there versions for wet, outdoor and chemical areas?
Yes – many anti-slip products come in versions for wet conditions, weather, oil or chemicals. We only confirm properties such as R13, chemical resistance or fire behaviour for versions with the relevant test certificate, which is available on request.
How does an enquiry work?
Simply send us photos, dimensions and a short description of the operating conditions via the contact form. We will then suggest suitable versions.
Related solutions and sectors
- Slip resistance R9 to R13 and standards explained
- Retrofitting non-slip industrial floors
- Retrofitting non-slip industrial stairs
- Anti-slip solutions for the food industry
- Anti-slip solutions in the Rhine-Main region
Further information (in German): DGUV Information 208-041: Assessing slip risk under operating conditions