In order to provide a safe environment, new construction and facilities undergoing remodeling must follow ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

When selecting a floor plate there are many factors to consider.

All ladders pose a slip and fall risk that cannot be ignored. Ladders that are in heavy use and in harsh condition need to be safe for the users.

When selecting materials for a transit vehicle, you must take into consideration fire safety and slip and falls, which are major issues.

Correct installation of flooring is an important step in ensuring the safety of those who use the surface.

Coefficient of friction is defined as “the force causing a body to slide along a plane (in the direction of sliding) to the normal force pressing the two surfaces together.

Movable Bridge Design by Terry L. Koglin examines the use of aluminum tread plate on the Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridge.

When contractors are looking to build steel staircases, the most common types of construction are checker plate, grating and poured-in place concrete.

It is important to note that there are sub-categories of stainless steel plates and the appropriate grade should be selected for a particular application.

Safety is a verb and workplace safety programs can be full of complicated procedures, checklists, requirements and statistics.

Too many hazards throughout the workplace are becoming invisible to operators.

The galvanizing process involves taking a fully fabricated piece of steel and placing it into a bath of hot zinc.