Enhancing Safety of Retail Stores with Custom Handrails

Retail stores and other key establishments that sell a wide array of products to the public have all the features that could enhance the shopping experience of customers. Excellent lighting, organised aisles of products, and even durable shopping trolleys are present just to entice people and customers to shop, buy, and return in the future. They also have fittings that can enhance the safety of customers.

One of the fittings that could make retail stores and others safe for all people is custom handrails. Often situated in areas where people might fall or slip, custom handrails are primarily supported by posts, but can also be installed directly to walls. These safety fittings are often situated in bathrooms, stairways, escalators, and other areas where people need some assistance. Handrails have been very useful that a lot of properties today have handrails over their general design and layout.

With retail stores, custom handrails can bring tons of safety benefits to people. Some of the benefits of installing custom handrails on these establishments are the following:

Keeps the Balance

One benefit of custom handrails is that they can help customers keep their balance when ascending or descending stairs and platforms. Sometimes, they might suddenly lose their balance while using the stairs. And without any support, these customers might suddenly fall and injure themselves. Those who are suffering muscle weakness and other similar sensation might likewise lose their balance as they walk and travel towards certain areas. With handrails, all people, which include the elderly, children, and those with disabilities, can maintain their balance as they roam around specific parts of the store.

Provides Safety

Some floor areas of retail stores and other establishments may get slippery during the rainy season. And as rain, ice, and other elements accumulate in these areas, most people would need to have support so they can walk properly and safely. Through custom handrails, customers can still walk towards the establishment without falling or slipping. These safety fittings can be paired with an anti-slip flooring surface so that the retail store will remain safe all the time.

Prevents Accidents

The whole point of adding custom handrails to retail stores is that they can prevent accidents. From falls to slips, all kinds of accidents that may be generated out of slippery floor surface or unstable areas can be prevented with these safety fittings. Even the retail store personnel can take advantage of handrails whenever they will be carrying heavy loads. Shoppers who also have to carry many shopping bags can use these handrails to descend or ascend the stairs safely. All these features of handrails can ultimately provide comfort and peace of mind to people in the store.

If you need custom handrails on your establishment, just give us a call at SOS Retail Sales. We specialise in supplying new equipment and products to the retail industry, shopping centres, and the health and fitness industry. We also specialise in the maintenance and manufacture of equipment and pride ourselves on performing to the highest industry standards.

Head Office VIC

SOS Retail Sales
16 Brett Drive, Carrum Downs Vic 3201
Ph: 1300 131 383
Fax: 03 9775 0733

NSW Office

SOS Maintenance Services Pty Ltd
1/6 Smoothy Place, Arndell Park NSW 2148
Ph: 1300 131 383

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