Smart Safety Design to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the difference between a slip, trip, and fall.
- Name three agencies that use coefficient of friction to measure and recommend slip resistance.
- Recognize five applications where non slip products are used.
- Identify three styles of safety flooring products.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry 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 an overview of current regulatory standards.
Photo courtesy of SLIPNOT
Brandon Guse has over 20 years of experience in technical industries. He began his career as a customer service manager at Industrial Air and Hydraulics and has worked in various roles of increasing importance at Renold Jeffrey and M4 Instruments. Brandon earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Central Michigan University and his MBA from the University of Michigan |
SLIPNOT is a leading provider of specialized safety flooring products and surface technologies, covering walkways, stairs, ladders, and more where you live, work, and play. |