Version 1
: Received: 25 November 2023 / Approved: 27 November 2023 / Online: 29 November 2023 (09:20:44 CET)
How to cite:
Sariisik, G.; Çoşkun, G. Safety of Floor Surfaces in Public Service Buildings: Portable Slip Testers. Preprints2023, 2023111623. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1623.v1
Sariisik, G.; Çoşkun, G. Safety of Floor Surfaces in Public Service Buildings: Portable Slip Testers. Preprints 2023, 2023111623. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1623.v1
Sariisik, G.; Çoşkun, G. Safety of Floor Surfaces in Public Service Buildings: Portable Slip Testers. Preprints2023, 2023111623. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1623.v1
APA Style
Sariisik, G., & Çoşkun, G. (2023). Safety of Floor Surfaces in Public Service Buildings: Portable Slip Testers. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1623.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Sariisik, G. and Gültekin Çoşkun. 2023 "Safety of Floor Surfaces in Public Service Buildings: Portable Slip Testers" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1623.v1
Abstract
The occurrence rate of occupational accidents caused by slipping and falling is 50% worldwide. Determining the slip safety risk is necessary to minimize the accidents caused by slipping in pedestrian walking areas. By on-site testing, this study aims to determine the slip risks of floor coverings used in walking areas with many pedestrians in public service buildings (PSB). For this purpose, on-site measurements were performed in two environments and six locations in PSB using portable GMG 200 and pendulum testers operating according to DIN 51131 and TS EN 14231 standards. These tests were performed on four-floor coverings with polished surface treatment in PSB. Since the floor coverings measured have a polished surface, it can be seen that the dynamic friction coefficients (DCOF) values are very low, and the slip risks are high. By statistically analyzing the slip test data using the K-means method, a new safety classification was made according to the usage areas of floor coverings. To minimize the risk of slip safety, especially for students, patients, and employees in PSB, it is recommended to use floor coverings with high DCOF values and low slip risk.
Keywords
Slip resistance; Dynamic friction coefficients (DCOF); Slip safety risk; Floor surfaces; Public service buildings (PSB)
Subject
Engineering, Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Copyright:
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