A new American National Standard from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) focuses on reducing slips and falls in the workplace, the second leading cause of incidental workplace deaths.
A1264.2 Standard for the Provision of Slip Resistance on Walking/Working Surfaces explores surface characteristics, footwear traction properties and environmental factors of slip resistance to ensure a safer walking and working environment. The standard provides basic guidelines for professionals to apply to their own workplace.