Simix makes floors less slippery
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Simix Floors Are Rated High Traction
Simix High Shine Ceramic Floor Coating was found to be high traction by ANSI standard “Dynamic Coefficient of Friction” (DCOF) testing using a tribometer on a wet surface. Floors with higher DCOF ratings (above .42) are safer for students, faculty and staff. Simix rates .436.
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Slip and Falls Cost Millions
Falls are costly from an employer’s perspective. Eighty-five percent of workers comp claims come from slip-and-falls at an annual cost of $70 billion. About a quarter of employees who are out on workers comp claims are off the job for an average of 31 days, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Elderly, Nursing Home Residents at Risk
Hospital and nursing home patients are especially at risk. The National Floor Safety Institute says that over 60% of nursing home residents fall every year.
Falls account for 8 million ER visits every year. Over half of elderly adults who fall and break or fracture a hip never return home. The average cost of a patient fall is $15,580 per case. |
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