As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, autumn brings its own unique charm and with it, new slip hazards that often go unnoticed. While this season is known for its beauty, it also marks a significant spike in slip-and-fall incidents. 

From moisture-tracked entryways to slippery leaf-covered walkways, fall weather presents very real risks to floor safety. Whether you manage a commercial, industrial or residential building, keeping your floors protected during the autumn months is essential for preventing injuries and reducing liability.

Why Fall Creates the Perfect Storm for Slips

It’s not just about wet weather. During autumn, a combination of elements (fallen leaves, dampness, and cooler temperatures) create floor safety issues that can escalate quickly.

Wet Leaves Are More Dangerous Than They Look

Fallen leaves may seem harmless, but when they become wet or decayed, they act like a slippery layer underfoot. Tracked inside on shoes, they can create a hidden hazard in entryways, hallways, and lobbies.

Moisture Follows People In

Rain, morning dew, and sudden temperature shifts can leave walkways damp for hours. As people enter your building, that moisture is tracked onto tile, vinyl, wood, and polished concrete floors, making the perfect recipe for a slip.

Lower Light, Lower Visibility

Shorter days and darker conditions can make hazards harder to see. If a surface is already compromised, reduced lighting only increases the risk.

Key Risk Zones During Autumn

Some areas require extra attention during fall. These include:

• Building entry points: The first place wet leaves and water show up.

• Ramps and stairs: Particularly hazardous with moisture and organic debris.

• Outdoor walkways and decks: Where leaf buildup often goes unnoticed until someone slips.

• Transition zones: Where carpet meets hard flooring, or outdoor surfaces meet indoor ones.

Regular cleaning helps, but isn’t always enough to manage the slip risk, especially during high-traffic hours or in unpredictable weather.

What You Can Do to Prevent Autumn Slips

Creating a safer space this season is about being proactive and prepared. Here are a few smart safety strategies:

1. Reinforce Entryway Traction

Equip entrances with anti-slip floor treatments, clear coatings, or durable matting to absorb moisture and trap debris before it reaches your main flooring.

2. Use High-Visibility, High-Traction Tapes

Outdoor steps and thresholds benefit from anti-slip safety tapes, especially glow-in-the-dark or yellow-highlighted strips, that provide both grip and visibility.

3. Install Mop-Friendly Grit Tape in Key Indoor Areas

In high-traffic interior zones like grocery aisles or school corridors, mop-friendly grit tape offers wet traction without interrupting your regular cleaning routine.

4. Upgrade Outdoor Walkways and Steps

Anti-slip FRP deck strips, stair treads and panels are ideal for slippery wood or concrete walkways that get leaf-covered in the fall. They're durable, easy to install, and provide immediate improvement in surface traction.

No Skidding Has the Fall Safety Solutions You Need

With decades of experience preventing slips in all seasons, No Skidding offers a full range of floor safety products designed to keep your spaces safer inside and out.

From certified high-traction floor treatments to heavy-duty FRP panels and stair treads, coatings, and anti-slip tapes for every type of surface, we’re here to help you prepare for autumn’s challenges before they cause a problem.

Our products are third-party tested, compliant with global slip-resistance standards, and built to perform through seasonal changes.

Don’t Let Fall Be a Liability

Leaves and moisture may be a sign of the season, but they don’t have to be a safety risk. With the right tools and awareness, your facility can stay secure and slip-free well into the colder months.

Want help identifying the fall hazards in your space? Contact No Skidding today for custom floor safety recommendations and product solutions tailored to your environment.

Let’s keep your floors and everyone walking on them protected this autumn.