Falls are the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States. Workplace falls are significant because falls can 1) result in serious injuries and 2) cause other secondary accidents. Many falls from elevation are initiated by slip occurrences. The most common event leading to a slip is the unexpected loss of traction between the footwear bottom and floor material. Slip resistance of a walkway surface is often a key consideration in safety and the prevention of slips and falls. The purpose of this standard is to establish provisions for reasonably safe working and wlaking environments for persons pursuing foreseeable activities.

Table of Contents

    1. Preface
    2. Scope, Purpose and Application
        2.1 Scope
        2.2 Purpose
        2.3 Application
    3. Other Standards and Technical Reports
    4. Definitions
    5. Footwear Applications and Considerations
        5.1 Footwear Traction Properties
        5.2 Foreseeable Conditions
        5.3 Traction Considerations
    6. Lighting
    7. Floor Mats and Runners
        7.1 Location
        7.2 General Design
        7.3 Mat Installation
        7.4 Installation
        7.5 Inspection and Maintenance
        7.6 Storage and Care
        7.7 Cleaning and Trade-Out
    8. Housekeeping
        8.1 General
        8.2 Maintenance Procedures
        8.3 Training
        8.4 Supervision
        8.5 Use of Granular Absorbents
    9. Warnings/Barricades
        9.1 General
        9.2 Signage
        9.3 Symbols
        9.4 Placement
    10. Inherently Slippery Environments
        10.1 Barricades
        10.2 Containment
        10.3 Authorized Entry
        10.4 Signage Considerations
    11. Selection and/or Treatment
        11.1 Safely Maintained
        11.2 Practical Considerations
        11.3 Snow and Ice Removal
    12. Testing Equipment
        12.1 General
        12.2 Guideline
    13. Fall Investigation and Analysis
        13.1 General
        13.2 Timing
        13.3 Forms
        13.4 Occurrence Analysis
    Appendix A
    Fall Investigation Forms

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