NFSI B101.1-2020: Measuring the Wet SCOF of Walkways
The bipedal gait cycle (i.e. the way you walk), begins with heel strike. The spring ligament of the foot releases its tension during toe-off, which leads to the swing […]
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ASTM F1637-19: Standard Practice For Safe Walking Surfaces
Trips and falls can happen anywhere. In 2017, there were 227,760 workplace injuries from falls, slips, and trips, according to the National Safety Council. Uneven […]
The Most Common Areas for Warehouse Dangers
For an area commonly hidden from customers and the rest of the public, a warehouse can prove to be a dangerous place. Recent statistics from […]
ANSI/ASSE A1264 Addresses Safety for Workplace Surfaces
As we have previously discussed, falls can be tragic, as they account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in industry and cause other secondary […]
Winter Slip and Fall Prevention
In industry, slips, trips, and falls are persistent concerns; they are responsible for 15% of all accidental deaths, being second only to motor vehicles as […]
Walkway Safety in the Commercial Mat Industry
As a business owner who invites customers into their place of business, you have a duty to assure that you maintain the safest environment possible, […]
National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Standards
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) focuses on the prevention of slips, trips, and falls to prevent unnecessary injuries to the public that come from […]
Awareness and Prevention of Trips, Slips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common workplace injuries according to the US department of Labor. A PowerPoint presentation Slips, Trips and Falls Identification […]