ASTM_F_2048_-_00_2017.pdf

Designation:F204800(Reapproved 2017)An American National StandardStandard Practice forReporting Slip Resistance Test Results1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2048;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice provides a framework for reporting theresults of slip resistance tests.1.2 ApplicationThis practice is intended for use as asuggested format for recording and reporting data obtainedduring slip resistance testing.It is recognized that it may not benecessary or possible to record all of the data for all types oftests;however,this practice is considered a basic approach fordata collection.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Significance and Use2.1 This practice provides a basic approach for recordingthe preparation,parameters,and results of field slip resistancetesting.It is intended to assist those performing such tests indocumenting information gathered for further analysis,inpreparation for writing a final report,or for record keepingpurposes.2.2 Potential users include those performing slip resistancetesting in the field,such as industrial and commercial safetyprofessionals,facilitymanagementandmaintenancepersonnel,forensic engineers,insurance company and brokerloss control specialists,and research personnel.3.Report3.1 Report the following information for test preparation(see Fig.1):3.1.1 Client/customer.3.1.2 Location/address.3.1.3 Date and time of test(s).3.1.4 ASTM test method used.3.1.5 Name of tribometer operator and employing company.3.1.6 Address and telephone number of tribometer operator.3.1.7 Type of tribometer(for example,brand and model)and serial number.3.1.8 Test foot preparation protocol.3.2 Report the following information for test parameters andresults:3.2.1 Specific floor location and orientation of the tribom-eter where the test was performed.3.2.2 Type of test foot material(for example,Neolite testliner,leather,or nitrile rubber).3.2.3 Slope of the surface being tested.3.2.4 Floor material and texture.3.2.5 Floor FinishIndicate the type of finish(for example,type of wax,polish,or paint)applied,if any.Also indicate thecondition of the finish.3.2.6 Floor ConditionsIndicate if clean or contaminated.If clean,indicate the method of cleaning.If contaminated,indicate the type,continuity,and thickness of the contaminant.3.2.7 Wet or dry testing.3.2.8 Temperature and relative humidity(if relevant).3.2.9 Tribometer reading.3.3 Provide any comments pertinent to the testing.4.Keywords4.1 floor testing;report form;report framework;slip resis-tance;slip test data;tribometer;walkway testing1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF13.10 on Traction.Current edition approved Aug.1,2017.Published August 2017.Originallyapproved in 2000.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2048 00(2009).DOI:10.1520/F2048-00R17.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which you may attend.If you feel that your comments have not