... have very small wheels, while wheels on industrial carts tend to have larger diameters. Not only are there variations in diameter, but also in tread width. Wider wheels normally have higher load-carrying capacities than narrower wheels. tread wheel selection floor surface rigid caster...

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.... A higher incidence of falls may occur in this area. It may be a challenge due to the cost of replacing the floor surface. Administrative controls consist of floor treatments and cleaning practices. The goal should not be only to clean and dry, but also to maintain the slip resistant characteristics...

..., falls continued to serve as their primary "loss leader" from a GL standpoint. CNA initially began working with the customer on slips-and-falls issues in April 2004. knowledge management slip resistance restaurant floor surface flooring surface personnel NFSI likelihood objective...

... and Traction It is generally recognized that there are four factors that affect footwear traction: (1) the floor surface, (2) contaminants on the floor, (3) footwear, and (4) gait dynamics. Slips occur due to the fact that the available traction is less than the required traction. A significant number of slips...

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