Engineering

Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury lawsuits in Florida, particularly for businesses open to the public. Property owners, facility managers, and business operators are legally required to maintain safe walking surfaces — and failure to do so can result in significant financial liability. At Walkway Management, we

Slippery floors are among the top causes of slip and fall accidents in commercial, industrial, and public spaces. Ensuring a floor is safe to walk on isn't just about appearances—it's about proper testing. This guide breaks down the three main slip resistance testing methods used today: SCOF, DCOF, and PTV. By the end, you’ll

Before we proceed, fair warning: this article goes beyond surface-level discussion. We’re going to get into the mechanics of friction testing, the physics of textured vs. polished surfaces, and how the ANSI A326.3 standard—commonly performed with the BOT-3000E tribometer or sometimes with the TracScan 2.0—can yield misleading or counterintuitive slip resistance results. If you're

One Little Number That’s Caused a Lot of Confusion You might’ve heard that a floor is “safe” if it has a slip resistance of 0.50. That number shows up in court cases, on cleaning products, and in safety manuals. But here’s the thing: that number is severely outdated. It came from a test done

The Real Meaning of Slip Probability Every slip starts with a mismatch — between how much grip a person needs to walk and how much grip the floor actually provides. Measuring that mismatch is at the heart of tribology, the science of friction, and tribometer friction testing, the method used to quantify it. But

When you’re designing or specifying athletic flooring, “slip resistance” isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a make-or-break property that can determine the safety and performance of your space. For those working with multi-purpose indoor sports flooring, ASTM F2772 is the go-to standard, but what does it really say about slip resistance? Let’s cut through the fluff

Walkway Management South Florida is excited to announce a powerful new service: we’ve partnered with IntelliSee, a real-time AI threat detection platform that turns your existing security cameras into 24/7 safety monitors. With IntelliSee, we are focusing on managing your walkways to ensure the safety of your building. We can now help you stop

ASTM D2047 was first published by the ASTM in 1953 using the James Machine to assess the “safety” of Floor Wax and Floor Polish. It was never intended to be used to assess the safety of floors, but because about 99% of floor waxes back in the 1950’s “passed” this nonsensical “test” with greater

From the moment children take their first, wobbly steps, parents and caregivers embark on a thrilling adventure known as "How Many Times Will They Fall Today?" While a few bumps and bruises are considered a rite of passage, more serious slip and fall accidents are like plot twists in horror movies—unexpected and unwelcome. As