The Leading Edge on Safety is Engineered from the Ground Up
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the difference between a slip, trip, and fall and identify the specific areas in which they occur.
- Discuss the agencies that use coefficient of friction to measure and recommend slip resistance.
- Describe applications where non-slip flooring products are used to ensure occupant safety.
- Identify styles of safety flooring products to protect the welfare of occupants.
- Examine criteria in evaluating slip resistant products for your flooring application.
Credits:
The purpose of this presentation is to educate safety professionals on the different types of slip resistant products available – their advantages and disadvantages, statistics on slips and falls, methods and machines used to measure slip resistance, and how and why starting a safety committee and incorporating a safety plan are beneficial.
Photo courtesy of SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring
Sarah McCollough has a B.S. from Eastern Michigan University and over 4 years of industry experience. She is responsible for all sales functions including exchanging technical information with clients and visiting their facilities upon request to determine application solutions. Sarah has been presenting AIA presentations to various architectural and engineering firms for the past couple years and has spoken for large companies several times, educating clients on safety and SlipNOT® products.
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SlipNOT® manufactures an all metal slip resistant coating that is applied to steel, stainless steel, and aluminum flooring products. High traction products such as floor plate, grating, ladders, and stair treads are designed to increase safety while decreasing your risk exposure. http://www.slipnot.com |
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