Not All Slip Tests Are Created Equal: Why Precision Matters in Floor Safety
If you rely on slip resistance testing to evaluate the safety of a floor, one question matters more than any other: Can…
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A New Step Forward in Floor Safety Testing: AFSA FS101-25 vs ASTM E303-22
In the years since John C Sotter updated the test method, the ASTM International standard ASTM E303-22 has played an important role…
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Engineering Safer Surfaces: Safety Direct America Featured in CEO Monthly
At Safety Direct America, our mission has always been simple: make floors safer using the most reliable, scientifically supported methods available. That…
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A New Era in Floor Safety: Introducing AFSA Pendulum Testing Services
At Safety Direct America, our mission has always been simple: help prevent slips and falls by accurately measuring and improving the slip…
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How SparkleTuff Solved Slippery Tile Ramps at a Texas Mall — Anti-Slip Floor Coating Still Working 10 Years Later
SparkleTuff anti-slip floor coating can permanently solve slippery tile floors and ramps by adding a clear, gritty traction layer to the surface.…
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The “Full-Time Expert Witness” Problem No One Wants to Talk About – “Liars for Hire”
There’s a hard truth in the litigation world that most jurors—and many attorneys—never stop to consider: If someone makes a full-time living…
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Why English XL and Brungraber Mark IIIB Testimony Fails Daubert — And Why ASTM F2508 Does Not Cure the Problem
Slip-and-fall litigation in the United States has developed a striking scientific divide. In courtroom after courtroom, defense experts rely on the English…
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The ANSI A326.3 Problem: Why the BOT-3000E Is Not a Safety Test
In the United States, a serious misunderstanding has taken hold in the flooring industry. Many architects, attorneys, insurers, manufacturers, and even safety…
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Slippery Epoxy and Polyaspartic Floors: The Hidden Danger and the Permanent Solution
Epoxy and polyaspartic floor coatings are everywhere right now. Garage floors. Pool decks. Patios. Showrooms. Outdoor walkways. They look incredible — glossy,…
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Glass Floors Without Fear: How Architects Can Finally Design Without Limits
For decades, glass floors, glass walkways, and polished outdoor surfaces have lived in the realm of concept art more than reality. Not…
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