Application: Work

Work. For most of us, it's at least 40 hours of our week. For many, its 40 dangerous hours!

The statistics tell the story:

In 2006, floors, walkways, and ground surfaces were the source of injury or illness for 18 percent of all days-away-from-work cases.

Injuries from floors, walkways, and ground surfaces also resulted in the longest absences from work, with a median of 11 days.

That same year, 809 falls were fatal.

In one Canadian province, there are approximately 17,000 lost time injuries due to falls in the workplace. "Same level falls" like slips and trips accounted for 65% of these fall-related injuries.

These sobering statistics point out the frequency and severity of what we usually dismiss as just "slips and falls". Clearly, traction is a very serious issue in the workplace.

And, while Kickspike Traction Technology may not help much with slippery floors, for outdoor job sites such as construction, agriculture, surveying and forestry, the benefits of instant added traction with a tap of the foot are obvious.

But in order for safety equipment of any sort to reduce injuries and save lives, it has to be used. Workers are busy and they don't want to slow down to put on safety gear. With Kickspike Technology already part of their footwear, traction and added safety are a tap away. No downtime, no excuse not to be safe on the job.