New Slip and Fall Study: Enhancing Floor Safety Through Slip Resistance Testing, Maintenance Protocols and Risk Awareness

November 29, 2017|Tile News|

A new study, conducted by CNA Risk Control, could help lead to the reduction of slip and fall accidents in America by managing slip and fall risks on hard surface floors. The study, featured in the current issue of Risk and Insurance took place over the past 12 months. It addresses slip resistance and maintenance of interior floors as well as risk awareness. The use of tribometry—the measurement of friction on a surface, in this case measured by the DCOF AcuTest®—complemented with floor characteristics and floor cleaning information created a study rich with technical information. A key “takeaway” of the paper is the call to conform to the new slip resistance testing standard, ANSI A 326.3 Test Method for Measuring DCOF of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.

Access the full whitepaper through the following link:

“Slip and Fall Study Report: Enhancing Floor Safety Through Slip Resistance Testing, Maintenance Protocols and Risk Awareness” (Provided courtesy of CNA; Copyright © 2017 CNA)

About the Author: Kathy Meyer

Kathy Meyer leads the marketing efforts for the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and WhyTile.com. Kathy is a member of the Tile Heritage Foundation Board of Directors and Coverings Board of Directors, and is also an active member on the CTEF and Coverings Marketing Committees. Kathy regularly speaks at industry events and webinars, and authors articles for multiple publications. Prior to joining TCNA in 2017, Kathy served as an executive in both marketing and operational roles at Kodak Alaris, Eastman Kodak Company, NexPress Solutions, and Heidelberg Digital.

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