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What is a safe slip resistance?

April 26, 2017resistance safe slip

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What is a safe slip resistance?

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.5 coefficient of friction is common acceptance in general floor areas and .8 on wheelchair ramps. The Elco meter test equipment can test Unit of force/weight of object. The Osha (Occupation Safety Health Administration) says a safe slip resistance as specified by 1910.68 is .5 coefficient of friction. Additional floor test specifications by ADA: 0.6 flat surface 0.