Slip resistance

Objective

This test is used to determine the slip resistance of a shoe sole on a floor/lubricant combination.

Principle

The test consists of moving a shoe on a lubricated surface and determining a slip resistance coefficient. The surface/lubricant combinations are ceramic/detergent solution (similar to a domestic floor) and steel/glycerine (similar to an industrial floor). The result expressed is a dynamic grip coefficient.

Type: Physical and mechanical test
Standards: EN ISO 20344 §5.14 / EN ISO 20344 §6.2.10 / EN ISO 20345 §5.3.5
Product: Footwear
Criterias: Mechanical risk / PEE
Component: Whole shoe