Floor Safety – Absorbent Mats for Pipe Condensation

When evaluating floor hazards in your facility, you already know to look for wet floors near spills, entryways, and recently cleaned areas. But have you also considered the potential floor hazards from pipe condensation?

Pipes carrying hot and cold liquids may produce condensation that drips onto the floor, leaving puddles and slipping hazards for your workers and customers to contend with. Implementing absorbent mats for pipe condensation offers an easy and effective solution to minimize risks in your facility. 

Why Do Pipes Create Condensation? 

Condensation forms when warm air comes into contact with cold surfaces. When cold water flows through your pipes and the air surrounding them is warm or humid, it can cause them to “sweat.” The same effect can happen with pipes that carry warm liquids when the air surrounding them is cool. 

The water droplets that form on the outsides of pipes can drip onto the floor, forming puddles over time. While you may be able to stop this effect by insulating the pipes, this can be expensive, especially if you have dozens of feet of pipework throughout your facility. Instead, you can focus on absorbing the condensation from the ground with absorbent mats. 

Who Is Responsible for Accidents From Slipping on Pipe Condensation? 

What happens if one of your workers or customers slips on a puddle from pipe condensation? Your company may be liable for their medical bills and other expenses. 

While workers’ compensation usually covers employee accidents, the insurance company may see you as directly liable for failing to mitigate this hazard in your facility. In that case, you may need to pay the claim through your business liability insurance, forcing you to cover deductibles out of pocket. 

Meanwhile, if a customer were to slip on a puddle and become injured, your business would likely be negligent. You could face an expensive insurance claim or even a premises liability lawsuit. 

Using Absorbent Mats for Pipe Condensation in Your Facility

Hyper-absorbent mats and rag rugs effectively mitigate the dangers of pipe condensation in your business. These mats absorb large volumes of liquid instantly. To prevent puddles from forming, you can place them directly under the pipes that produce condensation in your facility. 

Many types of absorbent mats exist on the market that provide varying types of floor protection. Here are the two main options to consider:

• StickyBack Anti-Slip Absorbent Mats: These repositionable adhesive mats adhere to the floor beneath your pipes, providing reliable, ongoing slip prevention and traction.
• Rag Rug Industrial Absorbent Mats: These super-absorbent mats can hold up to 55 gallons of water, oil, and other liquids. They’re made from recycled, absorbent materials and are ideal for industrial applications. 

You can keep a supply of our very affordable water absorption mats on hand in your facility to provide reliable moisture control and promote easy clean-up in other areas. 

Purchase Absorbent Mats From SupAbsorb Tech Today

Are you ready to start using absorbent mats for pipe condensation control? Purchase industry-leading reusable mats from SupAbsorb Tech today.