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 Slip and Fall Investigation |
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It should be understood that slip followed by falls are a common cause of occupational injury as well as a common cause of accidental injury in public places.
The Australian Standard (AS/NZS 4586:1999 and 3661.1:1993) has placed much emphasis on the measurement of the coefficient of friction (COF).
A COF value is peculiar to a particular combination of shoe, surface, contaminant on the floor or shoe, direction of motion and speed of movement. In another words, to establish COF for a particular floor surface, it is necessary to standardise the other variables of the combinations as mentioned which raises doubt about the standard values to be used.
It must be understood that a standard measuring method for COF and a corresponding limiting value, cannot cater all conditions. Their application could never guarantee safety under all circumstances.
As such, when and where ERMA carries out an slip and fall assessment, other factors besides conducting the normal slip resistance testing for dry and wet conditions such as signage & disclaimer, potential trip hazards, objective lighting measurements, house-keeping, cleaning procedures, stairway construction (if applicable), usage pattern and frequency of use will form part and parcel of a slip and fall assessment. Risk management principles as per AS/NZS 4360: 1995 “Risk Management” will be used as the basis of ERMA’s assessment approach.
Services and Experience
- Public Liability Assessment
- Risk Management Audit
- Specific slip and fall assessment
- Site-specific training and risk management programme
- Risk assessment and categorisation
- Insurance Claims Review
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