The NFSI B101.2 Test Method for Determining the Impact on Wet Coefficients of Friction of Various Chemical or Physical Walkway Surface Cleaners and Treatments on Common Hard-Surface Flooring Materials is under revision for periodic review and open for Public Review through April 17, 2025. To purchase a public review copy of B101.2 for $19.95 please email Laura Cooper at laurac@nfsi.org.| NFSI
Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury and death for our nation’s elderly, most of which take place in the home. Research has revealed that half of all slip and fall injuries are caused by hazardous floors, which includes the cleaning products and footwear used by consumers. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) believes that if provided with a label, the consumer will be able to make a more informed choice and reduce the risk of an accidental fall. This would benefit both re...| NFSI
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In January 2023, the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) tested 17 of the most popular household floor cleaning products commonly available at retailers nationwide. NFSI found that when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, 12 of the 17 products reduced the slip resistance of the floor after application leaving the floors more slippery than they were before cleaning (see data table below).| NFSI
The human ambulation reference surface study performed in 2021 by the NFSI referenced in the B101.4 standard authored by Russell J. Kendzior was recently published in the Standardization – Journal of Research and Innovation (2023) 2 (2): 9–14.| NFSI