GUIDE TO EVALUATION OF SLIP AND FALL RESISTANCE OF FLOORING SURFACES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2015

Publisher

The Society for Protective Coatings

Scope
Definitions
Referenced Standards
Understanding Slip and Fall Resistance
Considerations for Improving Slip Resistance of Floors
Test Methods and Interpretation of Results
Summary
Appendix - Reporting Form for Walkway Evaluation and
Incident Investigation for Slips, Trips, and
Falls (based on ASTM F1694)

Includes recommended maintenance protocols for hard flooring surfaces to increase slip resistance, and a sample form that can be used to investigate accidents and determine corrective actions.

DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	The Society for Protective Coatings
Status	Current

ASTM F 1677 : 2005	Standard Test Method for Using a Portable Inclineable Articulated Strut Slip Tester (PIAST) (Withdrawn 2006)
ASTM F 1646 : 2016 : REDLINE	Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
ASTM F 1694 : 2014 : REDLINE	Standard Guide for Composing Walkway Surface Investigation, Evaluation and Incident Report Forms for Slips, Stumbles, Trips, and Falls
ASTM F 1678 : 1996	Standard Test Method for Using a Portable Articulated Strut Slip Tester (PAST) (Withdrawn 2005)