Under the new Disability Discrimination Act, due to come into force from October 2004, building regulations (M2, Section 1/1.24a & b) will recommend that steps have contrasting coloured nosing to assist the visually impaired and reduce the number of accidents from slips, trips and falls.

One way contractors can achieve that requirement is with KL-Chemie (UK) Ltd\'s gun-applied K-Grip slip-resistant product.

Robert Kievel, director of KL-Chemie, explains: "K-Grip has already passed a range of safety tests instigated by various industries.

"K-Grip can be used on any sound surface, including metal, wood, concrete, stone and fibreglass, new or existing, curved or straight and in any colour including luminous for escape routes and fire exits."The product has been tested extensively and found to be extremely durable. More importantly, it is easy and inexpensive to apply on uninstalled tiles and on new and existing surfaces. Application is especially useful for decking, exterior and interior steps, slopes and ramps."

K-Grip has already built up an impressive track record with applications on prestigious projects in the UK and world-wide - including landmark locations such as Buckingham Palace, Basil Hume Memorial Garden in Newcastle and the new GLA building in London, as well as many retail outlets and public buildings.

Robert Kievel continued: "With new legislation pressing and more companies seeking to protect their staff and visitors, we believe it may become obligatory to apply a slip-resistant coating to vulnerable areas.

"In addition, insurance companies may look favourably on companies with the foresight to apply a slip-resistant profile to their premises."Virtually every industry has been looking for a reliable, slip-resistant product to reduce the risk of accidents. Uses for commercial and domestic markets continue to grow and each day it seems that someone somewhere finds a new application for K-Grip."