Slip & fall facts
Key facts
Over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury every year.
An estimated 20-30% of people who experience a slip and fall will suffer moderate to severe injury.
Over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury every year.
An estimated 20-30% of people who experience a slip and fall will suffer moderate to severe injury.
floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall injuries each year.Half of all accidental deaths in the home are caused by a fall. Most fall injuries in the home happen at ground level, not from an elevation.Of all fractures from falls, hip fractures are the most serious and lead to the greatest health problems and number of deaths.
Half of all elderly adults (over the age of 65) hospitalized for hip fractures cannot return home or live independently after the fracture.Falls represent 40% of all nursing home admissions and are the sixth leading cause of death among people aged 70 years or older.Over 60% of nursing homes residents will fall each year.According to The National Institute on Aging, every year 30% of people over the age of 65 will sustain a fall.
Pool decks are a dangerous area due to the large amounts of moisture, slick floors, and minimal footwear.
The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)The National Floor Safety Institute was founded in 1997 as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to aid in the prevention of slips, trips-and-falls through education, research, and standards development.
The NFSI is led by a fifteen-member Board of Directors representing product manufacturers, insurance underwriters, trade associations, and independent consultants.
NFSI Product Certification Testing MethodologyNFSI product certification is intended to provide product manufacturers the means to have their products independently evaluated for wet slip resistance.
The end result is to provide the end-user relevant information as to make a more informed buying decision. The NFSI has spent more than ten years researching various test methods by which walkway materials, coatings, chemical cleaning agents and treatments can be evaluated for their degree of slip resistance, which has resulted in the most comprehensive evaluation process.
For a product to achieve NFSI certification status, it must pass both the laboratory phase of evaluation (Phase 1. Testing) as well as a field test (Phase 2. Testing).
Phase 1 - Laboratory Testing
The NFSI is led by a fifteen-member Board of Directors representing product manufacturers, insurance underwriters, trade associations, and independent consultants.
NFSI Product Certification Testing MethodologyNFSI product certification is intended to provide product manufacturers the means to have their products independently evaluated for wet slip resistance.
The end result is to provide the end-user relevant information as to make a more informed buying decision. The NFSI has spent more than ten years researching various test methods by which walkway materials, coatings, chemical cleaning agents and treatments can be evaluated for their degree of slip resistance, which has resulted in the most comprehensive evaluation process.
For a product to achieve NFSI certification status, it must pass both the laboratory phase of evaluation (Phase 1. Testing) as well as a field test (Phase 2. Testing).
Phase 1 - Laboratory Testing
- Products seeking NFSI certification are tested in accordance with either the NFSI 101-A (flooring material or coating) or NFSI 101-B (chemical cleaners or treatments) method and are tested using the BOT-3000.
- Each product is tested in its "as is " or "as applied" state. Upon completion of laboratory testing, the applicant receives a written report as to the products SCOF results.
- If the product produces a wet SCOF value of 0.6 or greater (Minimum Acceptable Value) it will qualify for Phase 2 testing.
- In order for a product to qualify for phase two testing it must have first satisfactory completed Phase 1 testing.
- Upon receipt of the product(s) that have qualified for phase two (field) testing, an NFSI technician will install or apply the product in a real world application (Test Site) for a minimum of thirty days.
- The product will be maintained as specified by the manufacturer for the entire test period.
- After the minimum test period has expired, a member of the NFSI technical team will inspect and prepare the test site for testing in accordance with either the NFSI 101-A or NFSI 101-B standard. If the product meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable value it will become certified as "High Traction" by the NFSI.
Products & Product services
Our exclusive roll-on coating is a clear, water-based urethane sealer. It is designed for applications on all interior Wood, Vinyl, VCT, Cork, and Linoleum. Floor Grip leaves a durable clear gloss "wet" look which is scratch and chemical resistant.
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Glow in the Dark - Non-Slip Treads.SlipDoctors' Non-Slip Adhesive Backing Stair Treads are now available in Glow in the Dark or Reflective Strips (Yellow). Ideal for interior or exterior use. These ultra-durable treads effectively help prevent slip-and-fall hazards, while providing an abrasive surface that is built to last and withstand heavy foot traffic. COLOR: Black SIZE: 6" x 24" Pre-Cut Treads. .
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Our most aggressive traction-improvement product. Tuff Grip can be used indoors or outdoors to make any floor anti-skid. Popular uses include loading ramps, rooftop walkways, warehouse floors, garage floors, and more.
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Non Slip Adhesive Backing Stair Treads are now available with warnings! Ideal for steps, interior or exterior use. These ultra-durable warning treads effectively help prevent slip-and-fall hazards, while providing an abrasive surface that is built to last and withstand heavy foot traffic. COLOR: Yellow and Black
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