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WHAT IS DIN 51130:2014? DO YOU KNOW 11

SLIP RESISTANCE STANDARD

35% HOW IS THE TEST PREFORMED A test person with test shoes walks forwards and backwards in an upright position over the floor covering to be tested, the slope of which is increased from the initial horizontal state to the acceptance angle. The average acceptance angle reached serves to assess the degree of anti-slip. The acceptance angle is determined on floor coverings on which a lubricant has been applied. WHAT IS DIN51130:2014? This standard specifies a method which serves as a suitability test for the determination and classification of anti-slip properties of floor coverings intended to be used in workrooms and work related areas with slip hazards.

Of MAJOR INJURIES in the food and drink industries are slip and trip injuries causing a broken arm or requiring hospitalisation.

35%

90%

Of SLIPS occur when the floor is wet or contaminated with food product.

MT52 ANTI-SLIP AND ANTI-FATIGUE IS DIN51130:2014 CERTIFIED

75%

Of TRIPS are caused by obstructions, the remainder by uneven surfaces.

R10 RATED

Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/food/slips.htm

MT50

ANTI-SLIP PROPERTIES The MT52 is certified to DIN51130:2014. It is rated R10 making it suitable for floors in work rooms and areas where there is an increased risk of slipping due to grease, oil, water, leftovers, dust, flour, plant clipping, etc.

MT52

Portwest have three styles certified to this standard: MT50, MT51, MT52

ANTI-FATIGUE PROPERTIES It alleviates pressure on your feet, this stimulated blood circulation, reduces stress on leg joints, your lower back and major muscle groups.

MT51