Original publication: 2006 | HSE Research Report | RR471
Source authors: BSRIA Limited
About this research
Reviews whether environmental microclimate, including temperature and humidity, affects flooring slip potential and the interpretation of surface friction measurements.
How the research was conducted
BSRIA undertook a literature and information search, including technical publications, internet sources, industry contacts and stakeholder requests, to identify evidence connecting microclimatic conditions with floor slipperiness.
Main findings and significance
The review found relatively little research directly linking building microclimatic conditions with measured flooring slip potential, identifying a knowledge gap rather than establishing a universal temperature or humidity correction.
Interpretation and limitations
A valuable boundary-setting source when discussing the environmental conditions under which slip tests are performed. It did not experimentally measure all climatic effects.
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