Slip and fall prevention
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We recently conducted on-site slip resistance testing in Sarasota, Florida using the ASTM E303 pendulum tester—one of the most widely recognized and scientifically supported methods for evaluating slip risk. Real Science Helps Stop Slip Injuries! Unlike many commonly used devices in the United States, the pendulum test simulates a dynamic heel strike—the same motion that…
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Messed Up Your SparkleTuff Application? Don’t Panic One of the biggest concerns people have when applying any floor coating is simple:What happens if I mess it up? With many coatings, the answer is ugly, expensive, and time-consuming—you’re stuck with it or forced to completely strip everything down to the substrate. But SparkleTuff is different. It…
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For years, the National Floor Safety Institute promoted its B101 series as a benchmark for slip resistance in the United States. Today, that framework exists without ANSI accreditation, without federal adoption, and without clear evidence that it reduces real-world slip-and-fall injuries. That’s not a minor issue.That’s a credibility problem. 1. Loss of ANSI Accreditation Is…
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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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SparkleTuff anti-slip floor coating can permanently solve slippery tile floors and ramps by adding a clear, gritty traction layer to the surface. In this Texas mall case study, SparkleTuff was applied to slippery tile ramps where maintenance lift machines could not climb. Ten years later, the coating is still providing reliable traction. Watch the Video…
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In the United States, a serious misunderstanding has taken hold in the flooring industry. Many architects, attorneys, insurers, manufacturers, and even safety consultants believe that the BOT-3000E tribometer determines whether a floor is “safe.” It does not. And the standard behind it — ANSI A326.3 — clearly says so. What ANSI A326.3 Actually Says ANSI…
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Epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings are everywhere right now. Garage floors. Pool decks. Patios. Showrooms. Outdoor walkways. They look incredible — glossy, seamless, modern. Installers love them. Homeowners love them. But there’s one problem: Almost all of them can become dangerously slippery when wet, even when the installer tries their best to add grit to…
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For decades, glass floors, glass walkways, and polished outdoor surfaces have lived in the realm of concept art more than reality. Not because architects lacked imagination—but because slip risk forced beauty to bow to liability. That limitation no longer exists. With SparkleTuff Anti-Slip Floor Coating, architects can now confidently specify glass and polished surfaces in…
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When a property demands the highest level of safety, durability, and visual quality, details matter. SparkleTuff Anti-Slip Floor Coating is widely recognized as the most durable and slip-resistant floor coating available anywhere in the world—but achieving truly exceptional results starts with expert application. That’s why we proudly offer professional SparkleTuff installation services for clients who…
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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™…
