Hectic restaurant kitchens, busy hospital hallways, the debris-strewn floors of food manufacturing plants—all are undeniably hazardous work environments that multiply the chance of slip and fall ...

Slip resistance and traction performance in footwear are critical parameters that directly influence pedestrian safety across diverse environments. Considerable research has focused on the interplay ...

Despite our years of practice walking around, odds are that you, like me, might have suffered a few bumps and bruises from slipping on an unsuspectingly slick surface. It happens to the best of us, ...

Despite some undeniably chic options on the market, having to resort to clunky snow boots for the season can be a drag. Thankfully, there are a range of ways you can prep your favorite knee-highs and ...

The Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail (IRSST) has published “How to Choose Slip-Resistant Occupational Footwear.” The guide presents the procedures for selecting ...

Gecko feet have inspired many intriguing applications, including a sticky tape, adhesives, a “stickybot” climbing robot, and even a strapless bra design. Now, scientists have developed a new kind of ...

Falling is the most frequent accident for most companies and facilities. The German Workplace Ordinance and Accident Prevention Regulations demand that floors are even, non-slip, and easy to clean ...

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As problem solvers, we tend to get way ahead of ourselves. We tend to go for solutions before we totally understand the causes, problems and the systems in which they exist. This is the problem when ...