With the iconic Griffith Observatory visible above the skyline of Los Angeles, this latest field demonstration showcases an AFSA FS101-26 pendulum slip resistance test being performed on a rooftop pedestrian surface under wet conditions. This video is more than just a visual demonstration. It represents a broader effort to promote scientifically reliable, real-world floor safety … Continue reading “High Above Los Angeles: AFSA FS101-26 Pendulum Testing in the Real World”
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The Floor Beneath Your Feet Has Been Compromised — Why I Spoke Out in International Business Times
For decades, I have worked in the field of slip resistance testing and floor safety. During that time, I’ve seen something deeply troubling develop in the United States: unreliable testing methods and questionable expert testimony increasingly influencing slip-and-fall litigation, building decisions, and public safety. That is why I recently wrote an opinion piece published by … Continue reading “The Floor Beneath Your Feet Has Been Compromised — Why I Spoke Out in International Business Times”
The Floor Beneath Your Feet Has Been Compromised — Why This International Business Times Article Matters
For decades, building owners, architects, attorneys, and safety professionals in the United States have been told that certain floor slip resistance testing methods are “accepted,” “validated,” or scientifically reliable. But what happens when some of those methods fail precision testing, are withdrawn from standards organizations, or cannot reliably identify slippery walking surfaces in the real … Continue reading “The Floor Beneath Your Feet Has Been Compromised — Why This International Business Times Article Matters”
Protecting Teak Wood Walkways with SparkleTuff: Slip-Resistant, UV-Protected, and Built to Last
There’s something beautiful about a real teak wood walkway. The rich color, the natural grain, and the warm look of wood can completely transform an outdoor space. But anyone who has owned exterior teak knows the downside: sun, rain, moisture, and foot traffic slowly destroy it. A friend of ours, Greg, built a stunning teak … Continue reading “Protecting Teak Wood Walkways with SparkleTuff: Slip-Resistant, UV-Protected, and Built to Last”
Featured in International Business Times: Why America Still Has a Floor Safety Problem
I was recently featured in International Business Times discussing an issue that continues to affect millions of people every year: unsafe walking surfaces. Slip-and-fall injuries remain one of the leading causes of emergency room visits in the United States. And yet, despite decades of awareness, the problem persists. Why? Read the International Business Times article … Continue reading “Featured in International Business Times: Why America Still Has a Floor Safety Problem”
In the News: John Sotter on Fixing America’s Broken Floor Safety Standards
Featured in International Business Times: Exposing America’s Floor Safety Problem Sotter Engineering’s President John C Sotter was recently featured in International Business Times in an article titled:“John Sotter Highlights America’s Floor Problem, Striving to Redefine the Country’s Floor Safety Standards.” The article touches on something we’ve been saying for years: The United States has a … Continue reading “In the News: John Sotter on Fixing America’s Broken Floor Safety Standards”
ASTM E303 Pendulum Testing in Sarasota, Florida: Real-World Slip Resistance in Action
We recently conducted on-site slip resistance testing in Sarasota, Florida using the ASTM E303 pendulum tester—one of the most widely recognized and scientifically supported methods for evaluating slip risk. Real Science Helps Stop Slip Injuries! Unlike many commonly used devices in the United States, the pendulum test simulates a dynamic heel strike—the same motion that … Continue reading “ASTM E303 Pendulum Testing in Sarasota, Florida: Real-World Slip Resistance in Action”
Messed Up Your SparkleTuff Application? Here’s How to Fix It and Make It Look Brand New
Messed Up Your SparkleTuff Application? Don’t Panic One of the biggest concerns people have when applying any floor coating is simple:What happens if I mess it up? With many coatings, the answer is ugly, expensive, and time-consuming—you’re stuck with it or forced to completely strip everything down to the substrate. But SparkleTuff is different. It … Continue reading “Messed Up Your SparkleTuff Application? Here’s How to Fix It and Make It Look Brand New”
Why The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Lost American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accreditation—And Why That Should Concern Anyone Relying on Its Standards
For years, the National Floor Safety Institute promoted its B101 series as a benchmark for slip resistance in the United States. Today, that framework exists without ANSI accreditation, without federal adoption, and without clear evidence that it reduces real-world slip-and-fall injuries. That’s not a minor issue.That’s a credibility problem. 1. Loss of ANSI Accreditation Is … Continue reading “Why The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Lost American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accreditation—And Why That Should Concern Anyone Relying on Its Standards”
Why Slip and Fall Lawsuits Are So Common in the U.S.A.: The Measurement Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
If you’ve ever driven down a major highway in the United States, you’ve seen them—billboards everywhere for slip and fall attorneys. It raises an uncomfortable question: 👉 Why are slip and fall lawsuits so common in the U.S.? In my view, part of the answer may lie in something most people never think about: 👉 … Continue reading “Why Slip and Fall Lawsuits Are So Common in the U.S.A.: The Measurement Problem Hiding in Plain Sight”