The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), together with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Standard of Canada (CAN) established a slip resistance standard for recreational water facilities. Formalized in NSF/ANSI/CAN 50 – 2020, the standard requires a wet Slip Resistance Value, SRV, of 40 or greater, measured using the pendulum slip resistance test method. Though … Continue reading “Slip Resistance Standard NSF 50 for Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Splash Pads, etc.”
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How to Prevent Slips and Falls on a Swimming Pool Deck
Unfortunately, many swimming pool decks are slippery when wet as installed! This can and too often does lead to severe accidents for both children and adults. The deck that was supposed to supply fun for the family, club members, or the public becomes a liability that causes pain, suffering, expensive medical treatment, and income losses. … Continue reading “How to Prevent Slips and Falls on a Swimming Pool Deck”