Slip deprivation

Article Abstract:

There were over 32,000 recorded accidents relating to slipping or tripping in the UK from 1996-7, which cost UK industry over 300 million pounds sterling. Many of the accidents occurred on slippery floors but there is no British standard to govern degrees of slip-resistance required of flooring used in industrial or commercial locations. The British population is less adept at walking on highly polished surfaces because of the common use of carpeting. Building owners are becoming more aware of using slip-resistant materials due to the high cost of legal action taken against them when an accident occurs.

Analysis, Prevention, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Flooring, Floors

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Bytes of knowledge

Article Abstract:

CAT (computer-aided teaching) is being developed in universities for construction lecturing. The department of construction management and engineering at Reading University has developed an expert system to deal with defects. The University of Anglia has developed CAts to teach project planning and environmental science. Lecture time can be reduced by up to 75%. CAT is cheaper for construction firms than a series of day lectures. Multimedia systems can also greatly aid teaching.

Construction industry, Design and construction, Computer-assisted instruction, Study and teaching, Computer assisted instruction

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Whitehall to run 1.3bn pounds sterling schools fund

Article Abstract:

The UK government's New Deal for Schools scheme, under which funding of 1.3 billion pounds sterling will be allocated to school repairs, will be administered by the Department for Education and Employment. Applications will have to receive local and central government approval, and grants may be linked to the individual school's performance. Contractors have expressed concern that the release of funds may take a very long time.

Maintenance and repair, School buildings

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