We had a special floor installed in the histology area.  We have had no
problems with slipping.  If you want more details I can get the specifics
from our engineering department.

Jennifer MacDonald
San Antonio Community Hospital
Upland, CA  91786
(909) 985-2811 ext. 4148
jmacdonald@sach.org


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> From: 	Tom T. McNemar[SMTP:TMcNemar@lmhealth.org]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, March 22, 2000 7:25 AM
> To: 	Histonet (E-mail)
> Subject: 	Slippery floor...
> 
> Does anybody know of a type of non-skid, non-slip flooring suitable for a
> histo lab?  The paraffin makes our floor treacherous!  We have dealt with
> this problem by using thin rubber mats taped to the floor.  This makes for
> a
> pretty ugly floor and when the tape wears they come up anyway.  I am
> hoping
> to find some type of tile that can replace the existing but it needs to be
> easily maintained.  Anybody know of anything?
> 
> Tom Mc Nemar
> Pathology Supervisor
> Licking Memorial Hospital
> Newark, Ohio
> 
>