Do you know the Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) of your building's walking surfaces? 

Under the ANSI/NFSI B101 standard, facility owners are now accountable for the slip resistance of the walkways in their building. 

Myers Supply's certified floor safety technicians can help reduce your risk of costly lawsuits. We can develop a complete program including training, products, SCOF testing and standard operating procedures to ensure you are meeting the current ANSI/NFSI B101 Floor Safety Standards. 

ANSI/NFSI B101 Floor Safety Standard defines three "Traction Levels" or wet SCOF ranges:

High Traction (SCOF of 0.6+) 
Moderate Traction (SCOF of 0.4 - 0.6) 
Low Traction (SCOF of <0.4)

According to NFSI, floors that measure a wet static coefficient of friction at 0.6 or greater are considered high traction and can reduce slip-and-fall claims by up to 90 percent.

The ADA guidelines also recommend a 0.6 SCOF for flat surfaces and 0.8 SCOF for ramps. 

Slip and Fall Solutions

The Myers Healthy & Safe Building Survey  

Sign up today for your free building survey. 

The Myers Healthy & Safe Building Survey now includes Tribometer SCOF testing by one of our Certified Floor 
Safety Professionals. The survey includes two major audit areas:

Evaluation of Your Current Program vs Healthy & Safe Cleaning Standards
Learn how your cleaning program stacks up against a formal Healthy & Safe Cleaning Standard. This FREE informative evaluation will look at every aspect of your current program to set a baseline. 

Survey of your Equipment, Products, and Procedures
You will receive a FREE complete survey of your facility to document equipment, products and procedures currently being used. In addition, it provides an evaluation of the condition of your facility.  
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Start your floor safety program off right with a one time traction treatment! 

SureGrip Floor Treatment

SureGrip Floor Treatment features a revolutionary new process that molecularly enhances the surface of ceramic tile, quarry, concrete and other mineral flooring. Traction is increased by raising the coefficient of friction, resulting in a safer floor especially under wet conditions.
 
When used as part of a complete floor safety program, the treatment will last for more than three years. SureGrip Treatment formula can help you meet ANSI/NFSI, OSHA and ADA guidelines for floor safety.
For more information click here .                                                             
                                                                                  NSF Certified 


Is your daily cleaner putting you 
at risk? 

ProBlend SureGrip Daily Cleaner 

SureGrip Daily Cleaner is the first line of defense in the battle against slippery floors. Unlike most cleaner, it is soap, enzyme and alkaline free. Common daily cleaners leave residue behind, and after repeated use, this residue will turn a wet floor into a serious slip hazard. SureGrip Daily Cleaner emulsifies and suspends oil, grease and other contaminates, lifting from deep in the microscopic pores of the floor surface. Once the grease and dirt is emulsified, it can easily be extracted or rinsed away, leaving the floor surface residue free. When SureGrip Cleaner is used daily, it will reduce the occurrence of polymerization, greatly improving surface traction.  For more information click here.
                                                                                      NSF & NFSI High Traction Certified 

Does your matting program meet the ANSI/NFSI B101.6 Standard for Matting?

Andersen NFSI Certified Matting  

Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet for preventing slip-and-fall accidents. However, the matting products that we offer by The Andersen Company can provide important tools in reducing the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. We offer a broad range of products for all applications including entrances and front and back of the house anti-slip and anti-fatigue.  For more information click here.

                                                                                                NFSI High Traction Certified 

Fast spill cleanup is an important part of walkway s afety!  

SpillEater Portable Spill Station 

SpillEater takes care of a spill as if it never happened. This absorbent is made from all natural plant fiber (cotton) and is designed with patented* Fiberlock technology allowing it to encapsulate liquids on contact. Its powerful wicking action absorbs spills 58% faster than other absorbents. It can be used on spills of virtually any type. 

Spill station has wheels for quick deployment to spill,

Includes two cartons of SpillEater, squeegee-broom and dustpan.

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Indoor day c leaning made safer . 

The Unger Stingray Indoor  Cleaning Tool

The most efficient indoor cleaning tool ever! Perfect for cleaning indoor glass and windows, glass partitions, showcases, mirrors, glass refrigerator doors, elevators, washable doors, tables and much more! Speeds up indoor glass cleaning by up to 25%. Ensures 39% less liquid consumption.

No need for  climbing ladders the Stingray reaches areas up to 20 feet from the ground.

No open air spray of chemicals or water eliminating any over spray onto floors.

 

THE PROBLEM: 

Slip and falls are the second leading cause of all workplace injuries (Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index; 2007) 

Approximately 25,000 people a day are victims of slip-and-fall accidents  

THE COST:

Compensation and medical costs associated with employee slip-and-fall accidents total approximately $70 billion annually (NSC)

The average cost of a slip-and-fall related injury exceeds $12,000 (Wausau Insurance) 

THE HUMAN FACTOR:

65% of all lost workdays are due to slip and fall accidents 

22% of slip-and-fall accidents resulted in more than 31 days away from work                             (Bureau of Labor Statistics) 

THE RISK:

The average cost to defend a slip and fall lawsuit is $50,000 (NFSI) 

57% of all food service general liability claims are slip-and-fall accidents (C.N.A. Insurance) *

Plaintiffs win 51% of premises liability claims (JVR)


FOR MORE SLIP & FALL STANDARDS INFORMATION: 

ANSI/NFSI B101 Standards:  https://nfsi.org
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Standards: http://www.ada.gov
OSHA (29 CFR 1910.22) Walking-Working Surfaces Standards: https://www.osha.gov