significance And Use:

scope:

1.1 This practice outlines key elements for selecting new or planned walkway surfaces for reduced risk of slips and falls. It is intended for use by those involved in decisions regarding selection of interior and exterior slip resistant walkway surfaces under expected use conditions. Elevation and obstacle risk, trips and falls are excluded from this standard.

1.2 Conformance with this standard practice will assist in the reduction of slip and fall risk on walkway surfaces.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Where more stringent standards exist, those standards should be followed.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.