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IICRC and NFSI Partner to Prevent Slips and Falls
The goal is to increase floor safety awareness and prevent accidents.New ANSI Slip Resistance Test Standard Published
The ANSI B101.3-2012 wet Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) standard joins the 2009 release of the ANSI B101.1 wet Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) standard and provides manufacturers a comprehensive approach to quantifying the “Traction” levels of all types of ceramic, porcelain, and polished concrete materials.Floor-Matting Applications
One of the best ways to capture tracked-in moisture and soil is through the use of floor mats. However, using the right floor mat is important.The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Partner to Reduce Slips and Falls
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) are partnering to reduce slips and falls by promoting the installation of NFSI-certified entrance matting, and carpeting wherever possible.Rolling It Out: Selecting Carpet for the Healthcare Environment
Carpeting can help hospitals improve sound-absorption, indoor air quality, staff and patient safety, and aesthetics, but it also poses many challenges.Environmental Management for High Performance Schools
Without a long-term commitment to comprehensive environmental management, not even the best high performance school can hope to stay high performing for very long.Preventing Slip and Fall: Mastering Wet COF Measurement
Since a floor that is slip-resistant when wet will generally be slip resistant when dry, taking measurements of the condition of floors by benchmarking the wet Coefficient of Friction (COF) is an important starting point to raise safety levels.
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