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The friction of different floor finish-reducing indoor slips and falls

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Title: The friction of different floor finish-reducing indoor slips and falls

Authors: Yasser M. El-Sherbiny

Journal: ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Publisher: Khyber Medical College, Peshawar

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2011

Volume: 6

Issue: 12

Language: English

Categories
Friction (11) Floor Coverings (1) Safety Engineering (176) Civil Engineering (3503) Materials Science (8025)

Abstract

Slips, and falls can happen in any part of the flat or home, but is more common on stairs and in the kitchens and bathrooms. The present paper investigates the friction between rubber and leather footwear on one side and different flooring materials on the other side. Ceramics, Concrete and Granite tiles are tested. Both dry and wet contamination agents are considered. The ultimate results are set limits and measures, for walking speeds and step size, which may guide the approach of reducing indoor slips and fall injuries.

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