The Friction of Different Floor Finish-reducing Indoor Slips and Falls
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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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