NFSI B101.1-2022: 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…
NFSI B101.3-2022: Testing Wet DCOF Of Hard Surface Walkways
Around 67% of falls on the walking level occur because of slips and trips from wet and oily surfaces, extra tile glazing, weather hazards, traction…
ANSI/ASSP A1264.2-2022: Reducing Slip Missteps
What is the leading cause of workplace deaths in the United States? Falls. According to OSHA, falls account for 36.5% of all workplace deaths. ANSI/ASSP…
ASTM F1637-21: Standard Practice For Safe Walking Surfaces
Trips and falls can happen anywhere. In 2019, there were 244,000 workplace injuries from falls, slips, and trips, according to the National Safety Council. Uneven…
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,…