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Proof of
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Tested by an independent laboratory for slip
resistance according to Standards and methods established by Federal Specification
RR-G-1602A, GRIP STRUT Safety Grating proved its superiority by exceeding all requirements
of this specification.
The standards were exacting-five shoe sole materials tested
in three directions under five conditions: dry, greasy, muddy, soapy and icy. GRIP STRUT
Safety Grating tested 10% to 180% more slip-resistant than similar materials,
depending on shoe materials and surface conditions.
In survey after survey, accidents caused by falls are high
on the list of disabling and lost-time injuries and death. In fact, statistics from many
states rate this type of accident second as the cause for industry's loss of man-hours and
lower productivity. As proved in the test described above, GRIP STRUT Safety Grating
substantially reduces this kind of accident. In addition, the hazard of failing objects is
minimized by the shape and size (17/8" X 11/16") of the surface openings.
Fewer accidents, with resultant lower insurance costs and
reduced workman's compensation losses, should be the logical reason for specifying GRIP
STRUT Safety Grating for all walking-working surfaces and stair treads.
Strong, durable
A4-ft. length of GRIPSTRUT Grating was tested dynamically
for metal fatigue and durability. One end was securely anchored while the other end was
weighted with a 75-lb. load. Then the free, weighted end was vibrated 30,000 times! The
result-no fatigue or structural failure was evident.
Values determined in accordance with standards for
slip-resistance established by Federal Specification RR-G-1602A. The values indicated are
an average of values obtained for five sole materials (leather, boot rubber, shoe rubber,
Neolite and Hypalon) tested in three directions (longitudinally, transversely and
diagonally) for the surface conditions noted. Values are in pounds of force necessary to
move a 175-lb. load one in. across the surface of grating. |
