by Site Mender | Feb 26, 2021 | Floor Safety
The B101.7 Standard Test Method for Lab Measurement of Footwear Heel Outsole Material Coefficient of Friction on Liquid-Contaminated Floor Surfaces is open for public review. This test method specifies the procedures and devices used for laboratory testing of dynamic...
by Site Mender | Nov 6, 2020 | Floor Safety News
Many people ask, “how does fall detection work?” The accelerometer and gyroscope is the technology responsible for automatic fall detection in medical alert device pendants. These sensors detect your everyday activity and can sense a falling motion. It is also built...
by Site Mender | Sep 22, 2020 | Floor Safety
A revision of the B101.0 Walkway Surface Auditing Procedure for the Measurement of Walkway Surface Traction is open for public review. This standard provides the technical procedures for performing a walkway surface traction audit and measuring the coefficient of...
by Site Mender | Sep 3, 2020 | Floor Safety News
Over 30 organizations participated in a group letter on older adult falls funding to secure Senate support for FY21 funding increases. The letter sent to House and Senate leadership asks that this funding be part of the next COVID-19 relief package. The organizations...
by Site Mender | Sep 2, 2020 | Floor Safety News
Russell Kendzior participated in Take The Lead Radio hosted by Dr. Diane Hamilton, Behavioral Expert, Author, and Consultant. In this episode they discuss Slip and Fall prevention. Dr. Diane Hamilton is sought-after expert in emotional intelligence and behavioral...
by Site Mender | Aug 28, 2020 | Floor Safety
Russell Kendzior participated in the WorkSafe Podcast hosted by Heather Carl with Missouri Employers Mutual and Previsor Insurance. In this episode they discuss Slips, Trips and Falls: not just a cost of doing business. Slips, trips, and falls are leading causes of...
by Site Mender | Jun 29, 2020 | Floor Safety
A revision of the B101.2 Test Method for Determining the Impact on Wet Coefficients of Friction of Various Chemical or Physical Walkway Surface Cleaners and Treatments on Common Hard-Surface Flooring Materials is now open for public review. This standard provides a...
by Site Mender | May 15, 2020 | Floor Safety News
This is a public announcement that the NFSI B101 Safety Requirements for Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention subcommittees will revise the standards listed below. All directly and materially affected persons may inquire about participation by emailing Laura Cooper...
by Site Mender | Apr 23, 2020 | Floor Safety News
By Brent Johnson With multiple COF floor testing standards available, the confusion about which standard to use can be very confusing. The first question you need to ask is why are you testing the COF in the first place? Are you wanting to measure the safety of your...
by Site Mender | Mar 17, 2020 | Floor Safety
A revision of the B101.5 Standard Guide for Uniform Labeling Method for Identifying the Wet Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (Traction) of Floor Coverings, Floor Coatings, and Treatments is now open for public review. This guideline sets forth a uniform product...
