Slip Resistance of Footwear

Footwear plays an important role in preventing slip-related accidents. This chapter introduces the concept of footwear slip testing and its implications. Basic understanding of the different types of footwear worn by people both in the workplace and residence has also been discussed. The relationship between the footwear implemented and the change in the gait parameters has also been explained. The underlying footwear and flooring interaction phenomenon in the presence of contaminants has also been dealt in this chapter. Lastly, understanding the different approaches to ascertain footwear slips has also been discussed. The two main approaches mainly mechanical slip testing approach and human subject slip testing approach had been discussed.