Commercial flooring guide

Slip resistance and commercial flooring

Slip risk depends on the complete environment: surface, contamination, footwear, cleaning, slope and how the space is used.

Slip resistanceOSHA

Editorial review: August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Halford

U.S. workplace context

OSHA requires walking-working surfaces to be kept clean and, to the extent feasible, dry, and free of hazards such as leaks, spills and damaged surfaces.

No universal magic number

Different test methods, products and jurisdictions use different criteria; a single coefficient should not be treated as universal compliance.

Wet processes

Where wet processes are used, drainage and suitable standing conditions become part of workplace planning.

Maintenance matters

A floor's real-world slip behavior can change with wear, cleaning chemistry and contamination.

Commercial flooring decisions depend on the actual substrate, moisture conditions, traffic, cleaning regime, accessibility requirements, fire/building rules, manufacturer instructions and local code. This site is for planning and comparison, not installation instructions.