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Document ID (ISN)34291
CIS number 80-1710
ISSN - Serial title 0022-6068 - Jugoslovenska i inostrana dokumentacija zaštite na radu
Year 1980
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Ivić S., Jankovič Ð.
Title Choice of sole tread to prevent slipping at work
Original title Izbor reljefa radne obuče sa stanovišta sigurnosti radnih kretanja [in Serbocroatian]
Bibliographic information 1980, Vol.16, No.1, p.85-95. Illus. 11 ref.
Abstract Statistical significance of falls on the level; biomechanics of movement and dynamic forces involved (diagrams illustrate variations in the adhering surface area in relation to changes in the centre of gravity of the body); objective analysis of sole/floor surface adherence to determine criteria for choice of tread (geometry and density of adhering segments).
Descriptors (primary) non-slip soles; safety footwear
Descriptors (secondary) flooring; falls on the level; adhesion
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Foot and leg protection