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How we conduct an audit
* We interview the facility manager to identify areas of high risk ( where spills are common)
* We then identify all the facilities normal pedestrian and occupant areas of use.
* We then breakdown each area into risk categories.
Note: Risk categories being as follows:
Risk Class "A": Walkways normally dry and free of contaminants
Risk Class "B": Walkway areas occasionally contaminated
Risk Class "C": Walkway areas normally wet and where shoes are worn
* We then make a diagram of the facility or obtain a floor plan if possible.
* We then establish zones within the facility and then within each zone we assign a risk
class to designated test samples.
* We then test the sample area using the ANSI A1264.2-2001 Standard and the NFSI
101-A Standards. Each test is verified and monitored for accuracy.
*We then take all the data and download it into a secure data bank.
*Then a detailed report of the results along with areas pinpointed as potential hazards
are forwarded to the company for review.
*Recommendations are then made for follow up testing to specific areas of concern and
the recommended frequency of testing. Such as monthly, quarterly or yearly.
Note: All information is compiled and saved , showing a pattern of due diligence and a proactive approach to safety. This data could prove very helpful in the event of a slip and fall accident.
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
ANSI
SECTION 11.2 of the ANSI A1264.2-2001 "Standard for the provision of Slip Resistance on Walking /Working Surfaces suggests a slip resistance guideline of
> 0.5 SCOF for walking surfaces in the workplace under DRY conditions".
National Floor Safety Institute
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) has developed a "universal' walkway test standard for WET SCOF testing. NFSI 101-A defines "High Traction" walkways as those which exhibit a wet SCOF of > 0.6 when tested with the NFSI certified tribometer.
The Ceramic Tile Institute Identifies Tile In Three Categories
0.6 OR ABOVE -------------------------------------------SLIP RESISTANT
0.5 TO 0.59-------------------------------------------------CONDITIONALLY SLIP RESISTANT
LESS THAN 0.5 -----------------------------------------QUESTIONABLE
DISCLAMER
Consolidated Safety Group ,its agents and representatives do not warrant or guarantee to the customer or any other person or party against the occurrence of slip and fall accidents or
other accidents,personal injury or property damage of any nature.
Accidents and falls may occur and the customer agrees to indemnify
and hold Consolidated Safety Group ,its agents, representatives and
auditors free and harmless from any damages,claims,demands or causes
of action arising in connection with or brought by anyone allegedly slipping,
falling, tripping or stumbling on a floor that has been tested.
For More Information E-mail Us:info@floortesting.com
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