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Document ID (ISN)46273
CIS number 86-1113
ISSN - Serial title Journal of Occupational Accidents
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Bruce M., Jones C., Manning D.P.
Title Slip-resistance on icy surfaces of shoes, crampons and chains - A new machine
Bibliographic information Feb. 1986, Vol.7, No.4, p.273-283. Illus. 18 ref.
Abstract A new machine for measuring friction of shoe sole materials is described. Shoes and attachments such as crampons and chains worn by a test subject are dragged across the substrate, the horizontal force being measured by a load cell. Measurements showed that, for ice, the optimum shoe sole hardness is in the range of 20 to 30 Shore A. However, friction from the softness of sole materials cannot be expected to give complete protection from slipping accidents on smooth ice, and only crampons give adequate friction values. Chains attached to shoes were found to be dangerous on smooth ice.
Descriptors (primary) work on ice; slipperiness testing; antislip studs; safety footwear
Descriptors (secondary) description of equipment
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Foot and leg protection