Presentation
25. Evaluating the Slip Resistance of Various Walking Surface Contaminants
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionFor decades, falls have been a leading cause of preventable injury and death in the United States. Slip and falls, which are often caused by a contaminant(s) on the walkway, are one of the most prevalent types of falls in several industries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the slip resistance properties of various walkway surface contaminants on different types of flooring surfaces using an English XL Tribometer. The findings revealed that surfaces that were slippery and hazardous for pedestrians when contaminated with water became even more slippery and hazardous when contaminated with other contaminants such as soda, condiments, and personal cleaning products. The findings also indicated that surfaces that were “slip resistant” when wet with water and soda became extremely slippery and hazardous for pedestrians when contaminated with more viscous contaminants such as condiments and personal cleaning products.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, September 11th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
Aerospace Systems
Cognitive Engineering & Decision Making
Computer Systems
Forensics Professional
Health Care
Human Performance Modeling
Individual Differences in Performance
Perception and Performance
Product Design
Safety
Training
Usability and System Evaluation
Extended Reality