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Engineering Group Research Article Article ID: igmin199

Slip Resistance Evaluation of 10 Indoor Floor Surfaces

Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering DOI10.61927/igmin199 Affiliation

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    David Gilkey, Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene Department, Montana Technological University, 1300 West Park St., Butte, Montana 59701, USA, Email: [email protected]

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Slip and fall injuries and fatalities continue to be a significant problem at work and in the community. Water is the most common contaminant that reduces traction on floors and other walkway surfaces resulting in a slip and fall event. This project investigated 10 common flooring surfaces to assess their slip resistance when dry vs wet and coated vs uncoated. Investigators used the English XL Variable Incidence Tribometer to measure slip resistance under all conditions. Results revealed a significant (p - value < 0.05) loss of slip resistance when wet vs dry. Investigators also found significant (p - value < 0.05) increases in traction when using a coating under wet conditions. Researchers support the use of coatings for floors and walkway surfaces that increase traction and reduce the chances of slip and fall events under all conditions.

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