Survey have you got hurt from slipping on wet tiles in North Cyprus

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:07

Hi everyone on Cyprus 44 .

I am trying to do a bit of market research on how many people have had a slip on wet flooring in Cyprus .

I would be grateful for all feedback even if it's just a few words in reply.

Ideally though, I would like to know

(1) Whether you have just had a freightening slip .

(2)A slip that resulted in an injury that was self treated.

(3)A injury that resulted Hospital treatment as an outpatient.

(4)A serious injury leading to a hospital stay.

Where it occurred .

(4) At home .

(5) at a shop ,supermarket, restaurant etc.

(6) A public building ie government offices ,police station, etc

And finally do you know what type of surface you slipped on.

(7) Tile.

(8)Traventino.

(9)polished concrete,brick etc.

(10)Marble.

Should you know of anyone freind,relative or neighbor who has had a slip on wet tiles but is no longer in the TRNC please let me have as much infirmation as possible

Thanks to all

Safestep

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:13

Market research promptly followed by no win no fee. There will be no going through the town square when it does.

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:22

What is that you have in your mouth Sal? it looks like bitter lemon from the grimace on your photo, but please explain what has no win no fee got to do with some one trying to find out how many accidents happen because of wet tiles. No win No fee in the TRNC get a life

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:24

Hi safestep,



Although this did not happen in Cyprus but when we lived and worked in Italy, I slipped on wet marble and fell down themarble stairs. The result was a broken hip, which had to be replaced as it was so badly broken it would not have healed correctly. This happened 14 years ago and I have still got pain from the knee on the same side as the replacement hip, due to the fact that I have put more pressure on the knee joint over the years. I am now absolutely terrified of walking on wet tiles or marble. Anything that will make wet tiles safe is in my opinion worth spending the money on.





The butlers wife

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:25

Oops, it was just a slip of the tongue. Do you know a good brief?

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:26

No need for that scootex.

Some people suck a lemon and the lemon pulls a face...........

scootex



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Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:30

slip of the tongue or slip of the keyboard finger .You still have not said what the link is

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:30

Ur right scoots whats the harm with a bit of a market research. Hows them cheap quality crap chinese log fires selling?

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:45

msg 2 Hi Sally the reason I was doing market research was to find out how many accidents there are in a year from people slipping on wet tiles to market my product .It has nothing to do with no win no fee lawyers and I don't for one instance think that you could make a case in the TRNC anyway, but please if you can not answer the question that was asked in a sensible manner do not post at all.





Msg 4 The butlers wife ,thankyou very much for your feedback ,sorry to hear that you still suffer from what was a very serious accident and I promise I WON'T be sending out ,no win no fee forms

Sal1262



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Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:50

Excuse me!! Don't you start the high instep line with me.......I have mods for that task.

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 15:32

Sorry sally your obviously a really nice person, and I just love your comments, and the way you hi jack other members post's I think is just genius on your behalf. So go get um son disrupt the whole site because you are one of the best

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 15:36

PS what does high in step line mean ifnit's a compliment thanks very much

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 16:04

It's not Sal it is Pike winding you all up, Mods please step in.



Answer to question, no I have not though have had some difficult moments on wet outside tiles.

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 17:32

The ones outside the entrance to Lemar Karakum are lethal when wet

Jefferson


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 360

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 17:37

Presumably the research will then lead to you recommending your own products. Or am I just an old cynic.

sweep


Joined: 11/10/2007
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 21:43

safestep, a serious reply to your question.









(1) Whether you have just had a freightening slip . YES 5yr old boy



(2)A slip that resulted in an injury that was self treated. NO



(3)A injury that resulted Hospital treatment as an outpatient. YES



(4)A serious injury leading to a hospital stay. NO, BUT STILL NASTY 30 STICHES



Where it occurred .



(4) HOLIDAY HOME TATLISU







And finally do you know what type of surface you slipped on.



(7) Tile. YES



5 yr old slipped on tiles around the pool and courght his leg on the tile skirt on the wall corner resulting in a cut which looked like someone had tried to cut a fillet out of his leg nasty injury plenty of stiches and aftercare treatment for several weeks,

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 21:59

msg15 jefferson , you read my mind ? heres an easy way to avoid those nasty slippery falls on tiles or wherever , minimal cost say 10tl per person , wear rubber soled shoes ,that sure is a SAFESTEP .

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 23:06

wheres he gone ?

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 23:49

msg 15 Jefferson do you honestly think I am doing this research for other companies benefit, but as this is an open forum the competition can see the results as well.

msg 17 rowlo I asked a serious question but you want to make a joke out of it what ever is the matter with you people. do honestly think a child is going to get out of a pool and put welly boots or the like on or that some body getting out of the shower is going to immediatly put on shoes . As most people are now wearing croc style shoes these do not stop you slipping on wet tiles ,I know and have the bruises to prove it . so please find some other thread to interfear with , with your childish comments





Msg 16 sweep thanks for the information very helpful. I hope the young lad is OK now sounds like a very nasty slip

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 01:03

msg 19 , safestep , if you have bruises , do you not "endorse" what you preach...............



like zero saying ,my pool has too much chroline in .............

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 08:33

Hey safestep,



I slipped on my wet marble tiles in the kitchen and badly hurt my knee. I did not go to hospital, but I am now very much more aware of wet tiles and how slippery they can be....



That's the information you said you wanted, but I can't be buggered with all the other nonsense being posted by Camp et al.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 09:18

I slipped down a friend's wet front steps made of polished stone and ended up with a lump like a parcel shelf on my backside for over 3 months! I treated the bruising with arnica but it didn't take away the swelling so went to Girne state hospital - as recommended by our doc - where I had an ultrasound which revealed an 8cm x 5cm hematoma (2 months after the event). Now over 4 months down the line there's still slight swelling and some pain - ouch!

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 12:19

msg 20 APC why do you make the stupid assumption that I slipped at my own home I did not say that or do you think that I should keep a gallon of it on me to apply as I walk along, and incidently I thought zero did not use chlorine for his pools

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 12:22

Msg21 Rottolover. Thanks for taking the time to reply all information helps

safestep


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Posts: 41

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 12:28

msg 22 booitsme ,thanks for the reply and information .I can really emphasize with you on this as I got knocked of my pushbike when I was 12 by a drunk driver ended up with a fractured pelvis and lumps in the cheeks of my backside for over a year very painful. hope it gets better over time

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 12:34

I should of said in my first posting if any one wants to contact me privately my email is safestep@live.co.uk and if your a villa owner but in the UK you can also ring me on 01291446188 local call rate

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
24/09/2010 22:57

thanks for all the feedback but if there is any more reports please let me know

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
25/09/2010 12:02

Hi....yes I fell on a wet floor in May so here are the answers to your questions.



(1) Whether you have just had a freightening slip . NO







(2)A slip that resulted in an injury that was self treated. NO







(3)A injury that resulted Hospital treatment as an outpatient. NO







(4)A serious injury leading to a hospital stay. YES WITH A HEFTY BILL AT THE END.







Where it occurred .







(4) AT HOME















And finally do you know what type of surface you slipped on.







(7) Tile. YES

wba1109


Joined: 25/09/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
25/09/2010 14:03

Why can't people just answer the question instead of going off on a tangent!!!!



My husband slipped on traventino steps out of our villa in Karsiyaka a few years ago. Although he wasn't badly hurt and didn't need medical treatment, he was quite shakken up and had a nasty graze where he'd run his arm down the corner of the house. Not a good few days after as he'd bruised his back on the step as well.



Since then I have bought ornate rubber treads from'Kleenezee' in the UK. These have been a godsend, no more slip-ups!

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
25/09/2010 19:09

Thanks crofter and wba1109 for your feedback .I hope you fully recovered now crofter.