Floor Slip Resistance Test
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If you’ve ever driven down a major highway in the United States, you’ve seen them—billboards everywhere for slip and fall attorneys. It raises an uncomfortable question: 👉 Why are slip and fall lawsuits so common in the U.S.? In my view, part of the answer may lie in something most people never think about: 👉…
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In the years since John C Sotter updated the test method, the ASTM International standard ASTM E303-22 has played an important role in advancing slip resistance testing in the United States. It brought the pendulum test into broader acceptance and helped move the industry toward dynamic, real-world measurements of slip potential. Now, a new standard—AFSA…
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At Safety Direct America, our mission has always been simple: make floors safer using the most reliable, scientifically supported methods available. That mission—and the decades of work behind it—has now been recognized in a recent feature by CEO Monthly. 👉 Read the full article here:https://ceomonthly.com/engineering-safer-surfaces-how-safety-direct-america-is-redefining-slip-prevention/ A Recognition of Real-World Impact Slip-and-fall accidents remain one of…
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At Safety Direct America, our mission has always been simple: help prevent slips and falls by accurately measuring and improving the slip resistance of floors. For many years, professionals in the United States have struggled with a major problem in the field of floor safety. Despite the enormous number of slip and fall incidents that…
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There’s a hard truth in the litigation world that most jurors—and many attorneys—never stop to consider: If someone makes a full-time living as an “expert witness,” what exactly are they an expert in? In many cases, the honest answer is this: they’re experts at being expert witnesses. Not practitioners.Not innovators.Not researchers advancing their field.Professional testifiers.…
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🚿 Slippery Hotel Bathrooms Are a Serious Safety Risk — Here’s the Best Solution Bathrooms — especially hotel showers and bathtubs — can be deceptively dangerous. From polished marble to smooth tile, wet surfaces quickly become slick, increasing the risk of injury for guests. In fact, bathroom slip-and-fall incidents are both common and costly. SparkleTuff™…
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Understanding ASTM F2913 and Why ASTM E303 Still Matters For years, confusion has surrounded the question:What is the correct ASTM-recognized way to assess the slip resistance of a walking surface? Many people believe the answer lies in handheld static coefficient-of-friction (COF) devices. Others insist that pendulum-type testers are outdated or “not ASTM-approved for safety assessment.”…
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Slip-and-fall incidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury in public and commercial spaces. Because of that, the tools used to assess floor safety must be accurate, repeatable, and meaningful in real-world conditions. Unfortunately, not all slip-resistance test devices meet that standard. In the video accompanying this article, we demonstrate why the pendulum…
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According to shoe manufacturer Keen, the Brungraber Mark II measures the static coefficient of friction (SCOF), which means it’s a “device that determines the point at which a material slips.” Most every SCOF test ever published has now been withdrawn, except for the “safety scam” that is ASTM D2047, which measures how slippery a floor…
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In this video, you’ll witness the real impact of SparkleTuff Anti-Slip Floor Coating in action. We start with a common scenario—a slippery pool deck leading to a dangerous fall. After applying SparkleTuff, the transformation is undeniable—our poolside guest finds not only grip but elegance. SparkleTuff™ Anti-Slip Floor Coating – looks great — no slips! Our…
