National Floor Safety Institute

The B101.0 subcommittee is chaired by
Howard W. Harris M.D., Traction Auditing, Inc.

Scope: This guideline provides a technical review of the science of measuring surface friction (tribometry) including slip-and-fall dynamics, its causes and contributing factors and the testing devices and methods used to measure the slip resistance of walkway surfaces.

Purpose: The purpose of this guideline is to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of injuries and fatalities from slips, trips, and falls.

Application: This guideline applies in setting forth the elements in the process of walkway surface auditing using a three (3) class risk approach to structure a detailed system resulting in an auditor's report suggestive of interventions.

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The B101.1 subcommittee is chaired by
Steve Spencer, State Farm Insurance Company.

Scope: This test method specifies the procedures and devices used for both laboratory and field testing to measure the wet static coefficient of friction (SCOF) of common hard-surface floor materials.

Purpose: This test method provides a measurement procedure setting forth traction ranges which facilitate remediation of walkway surfaces when warranted.

Application: This test method does not apply to carpeting of any type or mechanically polished tile such as polished porcelain, marble, etc., but does address the common hard-surfaced flooring materials of ceramic tile, vinyl floor coverings, wood laminates, coatings, polishes, etc.

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The B101.2 Subcommittee is chaired by
Ken Fisher, Nu-Safe Floor Solutions, Inc.

Scope: This standard covers the change in dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) resulting from various chemical or physical walkway surface treatments on ceramic tile or other hard floor surfaces under wet conditions. This standard can be used in the laboratory or in the field.

Purpose: This standard should be used for the purpose of judging the relative impact of a particular chemical or physical walkway surface treatment on a specific hard floor substrate with regards to the wet DCOF of that surface. This is just one factor in determining the safety of the floor from a slip resistance perspective.

Application: This standard applies to various chemical or physical walkway surface treatments on appropriate hard floor surfaces under wet conditions. Its application is limited by the technology used to measure wet DCOF, and does not apply to all walkway surfaces (detailed further in the standard).

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The B101.3 subcommittee is chaired by
Peter Ermish, Vario Systems, Inc.

Scope: This test method specifies the procedures and devices used for both laboratory and field testing to measure the wet dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) on common hard surface floor surfaces.

Purpose: This test method provides a measurement procedure setting forth traction ranges which facilitate remediation of walkway surfaces when warranted.

Application: This test method addresses common hard-surfaced flooring materials such as ceramic tile, vinyl floor coverings, polished or honed stone surfaces, cement surfaces, wood laminate surfaces, hard coatings, polishes, etc.

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The B101.4 subcommittee is chaired by
Mike Fraley, Consolidated Safety.

Scope: This test method specifies the testing procedures and devices used for both laboratory and field testing to measure wet barefoot slip resistance and to establish a product specification for flooring materials or products that are designed to be used under wet barefoot conditions (ie: bathing areas, swimming pool decks, boat decks. etc.)

Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to provide a means of quantitatively, and meaningfully, assessing the slip resistance of areas, and locations, that are expected, and/or known, to be wet while being accessed by barefoot individuals, and to significantly reduce the likelihood of injuries resulting from slips in these areas.

Application: This standard is meant to be used by designers and manufacturers of flooring and walkway materials, architects, interior designers, janitorial and maintenance personnel and anyone else otherwise responsible for maintaining the safety of wet areas accessed and utilized by barefoot individuals.

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The B101.5 subcommittee is chaired by
J. Terrence Grisim, CSP, CDS, CPSM, ARM, Vice Chairman.

Scope: This guideline will seek to develop a uniform product labeling method which will identify the wet slip resistance (traction) of floor coverings, coatings, cleaning agents, and treatments.

Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to offer, at the point of product sale, guidance to users/purchasers on the traction capabilities of the contents of the package through the display of labels and markings.

Application: This standard applies to floor products used primarily on public and private areas where pedestrians are not supervisory controlled. The term "floor products" refers to floor coverings, coatings, cleaning agents, and treatments intended for floor coverings.

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The B101.6 subcommittee is chaired by
Bob Moran, Ludlow Composites Corporation.

Scope: This standard provides criteria for the selection, installation, inspection and maintenance of floor mats, runners, and rugs as it relates to the prevention of slips, trips and falls.

Purpose: This standard is directed to the elimination of slip, trip and fall hazards including: soil, moisture, contaminants, edge treatments, backings, etc. as often related to the use of floor mats, runners, and rugs.

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Scope: Specifies the procedures and devices used for laboratory measurement of footwear outsole materials slip resistance under wet and or oily-wet conditions.

Purpose: To provide a testing methodology for laboratory assessment of the slip-resistant qualities of footwear outsole materials within procedural and instrumental parameters under wet or oily-wet conditions.

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The B101.8 subcommittee is chaired by
Thomas F. Bresnahan, CSP, Bresnahan Consulting Associates.

Scope: This standard establishes the minimum elements of a management program for the prevention of slips, trips and falls.

Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to assist organizations in their efforts to establish a management organizational structure, including the roles and responsibilities at each managerial, supervisory and operational level, to mitigate the risk of slips, trips and falls.

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