NFSI

The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) is a nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to reducing slip, trip, and fall accidents by promoting floor safety through education, testing, and standards development. The institute conducts and disseminates research and guidance on slip resistance for flooring materials, footwear, and cleaning/maintenance practices, and it promotes standardized testing methods to assess slip potential.

NFSI publishes guidelines and technical resources for building owners, safety professionals, manufacturers, and regulators, covering topics such as flooring selection, installation, maintenance, cleaning protocols, and hazard identification. It offers training and certification programs for professionals who assess and improve floor safety, including slip resistance testing, safety inspections, and related disciplines. The organization fosters collaboration with industry groups, research bodies, and regulatory entities to advance best practices and evidence-based policies.

Its efforts aim to help reduce slip-and-fall incidents in workplaces, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, schools, and public spaces. As a nonprofit, NFSI operates through membership, educational programs, and partnerships, and it maintains status as a reference point for organizations seeking to improve floor safety standards and practices.