The following links provide information and perspective relating to Slip Resistance, Slip and Fall and related subjects.
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National Safety Council Article on Slip and Fall
Produced by the National Safety Council, this article presents a discussion of slip resistance standards, testing issues and techniques, and even some discussion of issues surrounding slip and fall claims.
MEASUREMENT OF SLIP RESISTANCE , a legal and practical perspective
A highly detailed review of many issues relating to slip resistance by an industry veteran.
Walking: A Very Complex Subject
This article, again from Safety-Engineer.com talks about the complex dynamics of walking, the critial Center of Gravity factor, and more.
Ceramic Tile Institute of America
Position Paper of Slip Prevention and Testing
The Ceramic Tile Institute of America has issued an "Endorsement of Improved Test Methods and Slip Prevention Standards for New Flooring" This flooring industry association position paper goes into an in-depth discussion of the need for standard and issues relating to developing those standards.
Ceramic Tile Institute of American
Position Paper on Floor Care and Slip Resistance
This Ceramic Tile Institute of America position paper, "Recommendations for Maintenance and Other Treatments of
Existing Flooring for Optimum Slip Resistance" outlines the critical importance of proper floor care in addressing Slip Resistance.
http://www.fallshaw.com/fact_file/ff_floor_surf_slip_res.htm
Fallshaw is an Austrailian based provider of wheels and casters. On thier site is an interesting overview of Slip Resistance issues including an interesting vocabulary for descibing relative levels of slip resistance and traction.
http://www.esis.com/whatsnew.asp
Produced by a global risk management consulting firm, this provides an important perspective on slip resistance from a risk perspective.
http://englishxl.com/stds.htm
Provides additional perspective regarding slip resistance measurement techniques. |
