Investigation of floor surface finishes for optimal slip resistance performance

This publication looks deeper into the issues surrounding slip resistance of floor finishes and expands on earlier findings.

The results of this study with previous findings confirm that floor surface finishes require different levels of surface coarseness for different types of environmental conditions to effectively manage slippery walking environments. Collected data on operative ranges of floor surface roughness seem to be a valuable tool to develop practical design information and standards for floor surface finishes to efficiently prevent pedestrian fall incidents.

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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791116302773