Design and Evaluation of Slip Resistant Winter Footwear

滑倒事故是暴露在户外冬季条件下的工人职业伤害的主要原因。在安大略，五分之一的索赔是与跌倒有关的伤害，平均每一次都会导致36天的时间损失，影响到许多行业。冰雪覆盖的人行道和楼梯在冬季会导致更高的福尔斯率。我以前的工作表明，现有的鞋类市场上使用的冬季往往有穷人防滑冰面。此外，我还开发了许多新型复合材料，一旦将其纳入鞋外底设计中，它们就有可能大大提高防滑性，并减少冬季与跌倒有关的伤害。

Slip-and-fall incidents are the leading cause of occupational injuries in workers exposed to outdoor winter conditions. One in five claims in Ontario are for fall-related injuries that each result in 36 days of lost time on average and affect many industries. Snow and ice covered walkways and stairs result in higher rates of falls during the winter months. My previous work has shown that existing footwear marketed for use in the winter tends to have poor slip resistance on icy surfaces. Further, I have developed a number of novel composite materials that have the potential to greatly increase slip resistance and reduce fall-related injuries in the winter once they are incorporated in footwear outsole designs.