Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common accidents in educational settings. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 55% of all accidents in schools, colleges, and universities are caused by slips or trips, with nearly 2,000 incidents recorded last year alone. Managing this risk is not only essential [...]
Trespassing on railway lines is a serious and growing problem in the UK. Recent figures reveal that 19,408 trespass incidents occurred on the British rail network in 2021/22—the highest number recorded in five years! Alarmingly, 25% of these incidents involved individuals under the age of 18, highlighting the urgent need [...]
5 Key Safety Advantages of GRP Gratings Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of workplace accidents across industries. Whether in industrial settings, marine environments, construction sites, or public spaces, ensuring safety underfoot is essential. One highly effective solution? GRP gratings. Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) gratings provide a [...]
The Role of Handrails in Preventing Workplace Injuries Every year, thousands of workplace accidents occur due to falls, slips, and missteps—many of which could have been prevented with proper safety handrails. Whether on stairs, walkways, platforms, or high-traffic areas, handrails provide a critical barrier between workers and potential hazards. However, [...]
The Hidden Dangers of Unsafe Ladders Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities across industrial, construction, and utility sectors. According to global workplace safety statistics, improper ladder use and structural failures account for thousands of serious injuries every year. Many of these accidents [...]
The Hidden Dangers of Poor Cable Management Cables are everywhere in industrial and commercial settings—power lines, communication networks, control systems, and data cables are essential for daily operations. However, poorly managed cables create serious safety hazards that can lead to: Trip hazards – Loose or exposed cables increase the risk [...]
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), also known as fiberglass, is a composite material that combines glass fibers with a polymer matrix to create a lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant material. Its unique properties make it a versatile solution for various industries and applications. This article explores the many ways GRP is used [...]
At Engineered Composites, we specialise in providing heavy-duty anti-slip GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) stair treads suitable for a diverse range of industries and applications. The necessity for floors or decking to possess a robust anti-slip surface is common across various settings. A swift, efficient, and economically viable method to achieve [...]
Here at Engineered Composites, this is a common question that we get asked all the time by our customers; is GRP modular or GRP standard handrails the better option? The honest and most accurate answer to this question is that it depends on the industry you’re operating in, the conditions [...]
There are many uses of GRP flooring and this is a product that’s becoming more and more popular in recent times. Here at Engineered Composites, we have been supplying GRP flooring to various markets and industries including residential, commercial, and industrial. Our new GRP interlocking flooring is used to provide [...]
