System oriented concept for testing and assessment of the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear

System oriented concept for testing and assessment of the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear. The results of the study contribute towards providing a holistic view of the „slipping while walking“ hazard and towards its reduction, for example by the selection of suitable safety, protective and occupational footwear. The study presents the following:- The „action value and limit value of the coefficient of friction while walking“ protection concept- The conversion model for the transfer of results from the „slip resistance of footwear“ test to „real situations in the work area“; the model is also suitable for conversion between values obtained by means of different tribometers- The influence of the shoe upon the slip resistance within the frictional system- The results of a round-robin test to DIN ISO 5725-2- The uncertainty of measurement associated with measurements to DIN EN 13287- The „HML quality assurance method“ for reduction of the uncertainty of measurementThe present research project was conducted at the University of Wuppertal in the department „safety engineering – occupational safety“. It also contains the results of HVBG research project No. 259, which was sponsored from 2006 onwards by the HVBG (now the German Social Accident Insurance, DGUV). This project examines the results from slipresistance tests performed upon safety, protective and occupational footwear to DIN EN 13287 with regard to their suitability for transfer to critical practical conditions.