You might want to put some non skid strips on the top of each tread on the front. I once put a gash in a shin exiting my previous boat's interior on a windy day when the boat was heeled down driving to weather in large waves. It was an oiled teak step and not as shiny as a varnished surface but my foot slid right off....
Lots of choices, and here is just one, Note that these can be trimmed if needed with heavy shears.
3M Safety-Walk Tapes and Treads are designed to provide traction on slippery surfaces where potential slips and falls can occur or where safety may be a concern. 3M Safety-Walk Indoor/Outdoor Tread can
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