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Ben Powers of Munro Instruments Ltd recently provided expert witness services in a slipping case (H11YJ740).  The judgement of that case revealed insights both into…

Mike George explains the differences in slip resistance testing between children’s and adult’s footwear, and the reasons for them. . Falling over is a natural…

Hannah Coe explores the amendments to this standard which may affect safety footwear design and production. Having last been updated in 2011 and, after much…

Safety vinyl floor coverings are well established in the UK and are extensively used in schools, hospitals and other buildings. Despite this, significant misunderstandings around…

Just a few simple measures will ensure your timber deck remains safe for everyone to use all year round. Preventing slip accidents starts at the planning…

For people living with dementia, a slip, trip or fall can have a serious impact, not only on their physical health but their confidence and…

Please note the update on the surface roughness measurement under the “News and Events”. If you intend to use the roughness criteria described in this…

The Health & Safety Authority was established in 1989 under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 and reports to the Minister for…

Updated 04/2024 – This is a brief overview of a number of standards which include information on aspects of slip resistance.  The reader should check…