Anti-Slip Tape for Kenyan Factory and Warehouse Floors
A slippery floor is a hazard the occupier is responsible for under Section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 — “the safety, health and welfare at work of all persons” includes the floor they walk on. Anti-slip tape is the fastest fix for a known slip point (a ramp, stair nose, or a spot that’s chronically wet or oily) that doesn’t require re-surfacing the floor itself.
Two anti-slip tapes, two situations
SHL stocks the Anti Slip Tape Black (SKU 1202-5370, 100mm × 18m) as the straightforward option: self-adhesive, quick to install, resistant to water, motor oil, detergents, solvents and UV light, for indoor or outdoor use. It’s the tape for a spot that’s already been identified as a slip risk in daylight conditions — a loading bay ramp, a workshop floor near a machine that leaks oil, an entrance mat area.
The second option, photoluminescent yellow/black anti-slip tape (SKU 1202-3060, 50mm × 18m), does the same non-slip job but glows after the lights go out — built for stair noses and walkway marking where the risk doesn’t stop when the power does. It’s heavy-duty and non-abrasive, UV- and water-resistant, and doubles as hazard marking (see our hi-vis tape guide for the marking side of that same product).
Section takeaway
- Plain black anti-slip tape (100mm) suits a known daytime slip point; photoluminescent yellow/black (50mm) is the one to use anywhere the same spot is also a hazard in the dark or during a power cut.
Where this actually gets used on a Kenyan site
The two most common Kenyan applications we hear about are loading ramps that stay wet through the rainy season, and stair noses in multi-storey warehouses and offices — both are called out directly on SHL’s own product listings as “typical applications.” Applying tape to a known point is cheaper and faster than resurfacing, but it isn’t a substitute for fixing a genuine drainage or spillage problem that keeps recreating the hazard.
Common questions
Which anti-slip tape should I use on an outdoor ramp?
The black 100mm tape (SKU 1202-5370) is rated for indoor or outdoor use and resists water, oil, detergents, solvents and UV light, making it suited to an exposed loading ramp.
Does anti-slip tape work in areas with no lighting?
The photoluminescent yellow/black tape (SKU 1202-3060) is designed for exactly that — it glows after the lights go out, so it stays visible on stair noses and walkways during a power cut or in low-light plant areas.
How is anti-slip tape applied?
Both options are self-adhesive for direct, tool-free installation — no paint, no curing time, no specialist application.
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