Slipping on pedestrian surfaces: methods for measuring and evaluating the slip resistance

Abstract

Tripping, slipping and falling accidents are among the types of accident with a high incidence. This article describes the requirements concerning slip resistance, as well as the state of the art of slip resistance measurement standards in the European Community and the USA. The article also describes how risk assessment can be performed in the field.

Keywords:

• slip resistance
• floor coverings
• measuring procedures
• risk assessment
• safety footwear
• coefficient of friction

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.