Standards

NFSI Standards Committee B101
Safety Requirements for
Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention
Secretary:
Russell J. Kendzior
P.O. Box 92607
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (817) 749-1700

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NFSI Gains Recognition by the DOJ Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act

The NFSI issues a Letter of Interpretation for the ANSI/NFSI B101.1-2009 Standard.

The ANSI/NFSI Standards Committee B101 on "Safety Requirements for Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention" is actively seeking membership in the Trade Association and General Interest Category's.

A Trade Association is defined as A membership-supported organization that represents the interests of those operating in a specific industry. A Trade Association may also be that of an industry trade group, sector association or other organization who offers professional assistance such as: market research, education, lobbying, etc. to their members. Annual Member dues are based upon a flat fee of $5,000.

A General Interest member is defined as: General Interest members are neither Producers, Users nor Trade Associations. This category includes, but is not limited to, regulatory agencies (state and federal), researchers, , educators and any individual or organization that is effected by or interested in the need for slip, trip and fall prevention. Annual Member dues are based upon a flat fee of $495.

If you meet either of these qualifications please complete our membership application byclicking here.


B101 Operating Procedures:

Download the B101 Operating Procedures. [click here]

B101 Sub-Committee's:

Click Links Below To View Details On Each Sub-Committee:

B101.0 Walkway Surface Auditing Procedure for the Measurement of Walkway Slip Resistance

B101.1 Test Method for Measuring Wet SCOF of Common Hard-Surface Floor Materials

B101.2 Test Method for Determining the Impact on Wet Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Various Chemical or Physical Walkway Surface Treatments

B101.3 Test Method for Measuring Wet DCOF of Common Hard-Surface Floor Materials (Including Action and Limit Thresholds for the Suitable Assessment of the Measured Values)

B101.4 Test Method for Measuring the Wet Barefoot Condition of Flooring Materials or Products.

B101.5 Standard Guide for Uniform Labeling Method for Identifying the Wet Static Coefficient of Friction (Traction) of Floor Coverings, Floor Coverings with Coatings, and Treated Floor Coverings

B101.6 STANDARD GUIDE FOR COMMERCIAL ENTRANCE MATTING IN REDUCING SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS.

B101.7 Standard Test Method for Lab Measurement of Footwear Outsole Material Slip Resistance.

B101.8 A Floor Safety Management Program for Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention.

Work Items:

B101.0 draft completed Public Review on June 20, 2011 and responses are currently being reviewed
by the B101.0 sub-committee

B101.3 and B101.6 are currently out for public review through August 15, 2011

B101.5 completed balloting on June 27, 2011 and will be out for public review soon.

B101.2, and B101.4 are in development.

B101.4, B101.7, and B101.8 sub-committees are currently establishing committee members.

Current Standards:

ANSI/NFSI B101.1-2009 Test Method for Measuring Wet SCOF of Common Hard-Surface Floor Materials.

Meetings:

The next B101 Main Committee meeting is scheduled for April 2012 exact date and location TBD. Please contact Laura Cooper for more information at laurac@nfsi.org.

Membership:

The ANSI B101 committee is accepting applications for membership (click here for membership application). The current annual membership fee is based on one of three categories (see below).

Producer: An entity that produces or supplies any product that can be related to slip, trip and fall prevention. This includes, but is not limited to manufacturers of: flooring material, cleaners and surface finishes; floor auditing, testing, buffing and burnishing devices etc. Annual member dues are based upon the following chart:

Producer (net income):
Tier From To Dues
5 $500 million > $5,000.00
4 $250 million $499,999,999 million $3,500.00
3 $150 million $249,999,999 million $2,000.00
2 $100 million $149,999,999 million $1,000.00
1 < $99,999,999 million $750.00

Users: An entity that maintains or installs any pedestrian walking surface or consumes products which impacts the probability of slips, trips and falls. Users also include the owners and occupiers of said premises and those providing consultative services in the evaluation of slips, trips and falls. Example walking surfaces include: walkways, floors, pools, spas, tubs, showers, boats, construction sites etc. Annual Member dues are based upon a flat fee of $495.

Trade Associations: A membership-supported organization that represents the interests of those operating in a specific industry. A Trade Association may also be that of an industry trade group, sector association or other organization who offers professional assistance such as: market research, education, lobbying, etc. to their members. Annual Member dues are based upon a flat fee of $5,000.

General Interest: General Interest members are neither Producers, Users nor Trade Associations. This category includes, but is not limited to, regulatory agencies (state and federal), researchers, , educators and any individual or organization that is effected by or interested in the need for slip, trip and fall prevention. Annual Member dues are based upon a flat fee of $495.

Contact Us:

Russell J. Kendzior, Secretary
P.O. Box 92607
Southlake, TX 76092
PH: (817) 749-1705
FX: (817) 749-1702
russk@nfsi.org

Laura Cooper, Manager-Member Relations
National Floor Safety Institute
P.O. Box 92607
Southlake, TX 76092
PH: (817) 749-1700
FX: (817) 749-1702
laurac@nfsi.org

Click Links Below To Download Committee/Sub-Committee Rosters:

B101   Main Committee Roster

B101.0 Sub-Committee Roster

B101.1 Sub-Committee Roster

B101.2 Sub-Committee Roster

B101.3 Sub-Committee Roster

B101.4 Sub-Committee Roster

B101.5 Sub-Committee Roster

B101.6 Sub-Committee Roster