@article{ref1,
title="Slip and fall accident prevention: A review of research, practice, and regulations",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="1995",
author="Cohen, H. Harvey and Chiou, FT and Lin, L-j",
volume="26",
number="4",
pages="203-212",
abstract="This paper summarizes current research, practices, and regulations regarding walking/working surface slipperiness and coefficient of friction (COF) measurements. The literature and data are reviewed from three aspects: 1. (a) the biomechanics of walking and psychophysiological factors involved in slips and falls studied by the scientific community,2. (b) various measuring devices and methods developed in an attempt to quantify the &quot;slipperiness&quot; of walking/working surfaces, and3. (c) an acceptable quantitative standard for the &quot;slipperiness&quot; of surfaces and the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on such a standard. Unresolved issues related to slip-resistance are identified. A multifaceted approach and synergy from researchers, the building industries, standards organizations, and government are needed to obtain concensus on such issues.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}