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2004
Chang, W.R., “Preferred Surface Microscopic Features on Floors as Potential Interventions for Slip and Fall Accidents,” Journal of Safety Research, Vol. 35, No. 1, pp. 71-79, 2004
Chang, W.R., “A Statistical Model to Estimate the Probability of Slip and Fall Incidents,” Safety Science, Vol. 42, No. 9, pp. 779-789, 2004
Chang, W.R. and Chang, C.C., “Using a Statistical Model to Estimate the Probability of a Slip on Portable Ladders,” Proceedings of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, Swansea, Wales, pp. 38-42, 2004
Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., Matz, S., and Son, D.H., “Friction Requirements for Different Climbing Conditions in Straight Ladder Ascending,” Safety Science, Vol. 42, No. 9, pp. 791-805, 2004
Chang, W.R., Grönqvist, R., Hirvonen, M., and Matz, S., “The Effect of Surface Waviness on Friction Between Neolite and Quarry Tiles,” Ergonomics, Vol. 47, No. 8, pp. 890-906, 2004
Chang, W.R., Hirvonen, M., and Grönqvist, R., “The Effects of Cut-Off Length on Surface Roughness Parameters and Their Correlation with Transition Friction,” Safety Science, Vol. 42, No. 8, pp. 755-769, 2004
Chang, W.R., Li, K.W., Huang, Y.H., Filiaggi, A., and Courtney, T.K., “Assessing Floor Slipperiness in Fast-Food Restaurants in Taiwan Using Objective and Subjective Measures,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 401-408, 2004
DiDomenico, A. and McGorry, R.W., “The Relationship Between Slip Distance and Perceptions of Slipperiness and Stability,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 48th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, pp. 1449-1453, 2004
DiDomenico, A. and Nussbaum, M.A., “Postural Stability Ratings as a Predictor of Postural Sway,” Proceedings of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society 9th Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY, pp. 142-143, 2004
Li, K.W., Chang, W.R., Huang, Y.H., Courtney, T.K., Filiaggi, A., and Hsu, K.H., “A Survey of Floor Slipperiness and Experience of Slips and Falls in Restaurants in Taiwan,” Proceedings of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, Swansea, Wales, pp. 44-47, 2004
Li, K.W., Chang, W.R., Leamon, T.B., and Chen, C.J., “Floor Slipperiness Measurement: Friction Coefficient, Roughness of Floors, and Subjective Perception Under Spillage Conditions,” Safety Science, Vol. 42, No. 6, pp. 547-565, 2004
Matz, S. and Grönqvist, R., “Comparing Two Methods of Data Collection for Walkway Friction Measurements with a Portable Slip Meter and a Force Platform,” Safety Science, Vol. 42, No. 6, pp. 483-492, 2004
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2003
Chang, C.C., Chang, W.R., and Son, D.H., “The Effects of Straight Ladder Usage and Setup on Slippage,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association XVth Triennial Congress, Seoul, Korea, CD-ROM, 2003
Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., and Son, D.H., “Available Friction and Slip Potential of Straight Ladders,” Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association XVth Triennial Congress, Seoul, Korea, CD-ROM, 2003
Chang, W.R., Cotnam, J.P., and Matz, S., “Field Evaluation of Two Commonly Used Slipmeters,” Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 34, pp. 51-60, 2003
Chang, W.R., Grönqvist, R., and Hirvonen, M., “The Role of Surface Waviness in Friction at Shoe and Floor Interface,” Proceedings of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, Edinburgh, UK, pp. 105-110, 2003
DiDomenico, A. and Nussbaum, M.A., “Effects of Mental Work-load on Objective and Subjective Measures of Postural Stability,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, Denver, CO, pp. 1145-1149, 2003
Grönqvist, R., Hirvonen, M., Rajamäki, E., and Matz S., “The Validity and Reliability of a Portable Slipmeter for Determining Floor Slipperiness During Simulated Heel Strike,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 35, No. 2, pp. 211-225, 2003
Grönqvist, R., Matz, S., and Hirvonen, M., “Assessment of Shoe-Floor Slipperiness with Respect to Contact-Time-Related Variation in Friction During Heel Strike,” Occupational Ergonomics, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 197-208, 2003
Li, K.W., Chang, W.R., Huang, Y.H., Filiaggi, A., and Courtney, T., “Objective and Subjective Measurements of Floor Slipperiness in Fast-Food Restaurants in Taiwan,” International Ergonomics Association XVth Triennial Congress, Seoul, Korea, CD-ROM, 2003
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2002
Chang, W.R., "The Effects of Slip Criterion and Time on Friction Measurements," Safety Science, Vol. 40, pp. 593-611, 2002
Chang, W.R., "The Effects of Surface Roughness and Contaminants on the Dynamic Friction Between Porcelain Tile and Vulcanized Rubber," Safety Science, Vol. 40, pp. 577-591, 2002
Chang, W.R., Chang, C.C., and Son, D.H., "Friction Requirements for Different Climbing Conditions on Straight Ladders," Proceedings of the XVIth International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Toronto, Canada, CD-ROM, 2002
Chang, W.R., Hirvonen, M., Grönqvist, R., and Aguilera, W.M., "The Effects of Cut-Off Length on Surface Roughness Parameters and Their Correlation with Transition Friction," Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 46th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, pp. 1713-1717, 2002
Hsiang, S.M. and Chang, C.C., "The Effect of Gait Speed and Load Carrying on the Reliability of Ground Reaction Forces," Safety Science, Vol. 40, pp. 639-657, 2002
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2001
Chang, W.R., "The Effect of Surface Roughness and Contaminant on the Dynamic Friction of Porcelain Tile," Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 32, pp. 173-184, 2001
Chang, W.R., "The Slip Resistance of Common Footwear Materials Measured with Two Slipmeters," Proceedings of the Sixth Pan-Pacific Conference on Occupational Ergonomics, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, pp. 317-319, 2001
Chang, W.R., Grönqvist, R., Leclercq, S., Brungraber, R., Mattke, U., Strandberg, L., Thorpe, S., Myung, R., Makkonen, L., and Courtney, T.K., "The Role of Friction in the Measurement of Slipperiness, Part II: Survey of Friction Measurement Devices," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1233-1261, 2001
Chang, W.R., Grönqvist, R., Leclercq, S., Myung, R., Makkonen, L., Strandberg, L., Brungraber, R., Mattke, U., and Thorpe, S., "The Role of Friction in the Measurement of Slipperiness, Part I: Friction Mechanisms and Definitions of Test Conditions," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1217-1232, 2001
Chang, W.R. and Hsiang, S.M., "The Interface Kinematics Between the Footwear and Floor Through an In Situ Observation," Proceedings of the Symposium of Metrology of Pedestrian Locomotion and Slip Resistance, West Conshohocken, PA, p. 12, 2001
Chang, W.R., Kim, I.J., Manning, D.P., and Bunterngchit, Y., "The Role of Surface Roughness in the Measurement of Slipperiness," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1200-1216, 2001
Chang, W.R. and Matz, S., "The Slip Resistance of Common Footwear Materials Measured with Two Slipmeters," Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 32, pp. 549-558, 2001
Chen, S.J., Gielo-Perczak, K., and Mercer, J., "Effects of Arch Support on Changes in Arch Height and Center of Pressure Under Different Foot Positions While Loading," Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society of Biomechanics, San Diego, CA, p. 353, 2001
Courtney, T.K., Sorock, G.S., Manning, D.P., Collins, J.W., and Holbein-Jenny, M.A., "Occupational Slip, Trip, and Fall-Related Injuries – Can the Contribution of Slipperiness Be Isolated?," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1118-1137, 2001
Grönqvist, R., Abeysekera, J., Gard, G., Hsiang, S.M., Leamon, T.B., Newman, D. J., Gielo- Perczak, K., Lockhart, T.E., and Pai, C.Y.C., "Human-Centered Approaches in Slipperiness Measurement," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1167-1199, 2001
Grönqvist, R., Chang, W.R., Courtney, T.K., Leamon, T.B., Redfern, M.S., and Strandberg, L., "Measurement of Slipperiness: Fundamental Concepts and Definitions," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1102-1117, 2001
Grönqvist, R., Hirvonen, M., and Matz, S., "Walking Safety and Contact Time-Related Variation in Shoe/Floor Traction," Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Ergonomics and Safety, Maui, HI, CD-ROM, 2001
Grönqvist, R., Hirvonen, M., and Rajamäki E., "Development of a Portable Test Device for Assessing On-Site Floor Slipperiness: An Interim Report," Applied Ergonomics, Vol. 32, pp. 163-171, 2001
Matz, S. and Grönqvist, R.A., "Statistical Analysis of Friction Measurements Obtained With a Slipmeter Acting Over a Force Platform: Comparison of Single Factor ANOVA Outcomes Based on Raw Data and Averaged Data," Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Ergonomics and Safety, Maui, HI, CD-ROM, 2001
Redfern, M.S., Cham, R., Gielo-Perczak, K., Grönqvist, R., Hirvonen, M., Lanshammar, H., Marpet, M., Pai, C.Y.C., and Powers, C., "Biomechanics of Slips," Ergonomics, Vol. 44, No. 13, pp. 1138-1166, 2001
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2000
Chang, W.R., "The Effect of Filtering Processes on Surface Roughness Parameters and Their Correlation with the Measured Friction Part II: Porcelain Tiles," Safety Science, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 35-47, 2000
Chang, W.R. and Matz, S., "The Effect of Filtering Processes on Surface Roughness Parameters and Their Correlation with the Measured Friction Part I: Porcelain Tiles," Safety Science, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 19-33, 2000
Cotnam, J.P., Chang, W.R., and Courtney, T.K., "A Retrospective Study of Occupational Slips, Trips, and Falls Across Industries," Proceedings of the 44th Annual International Ergonomics Association/Human Factors Ergonomics Society Congress, San Diego, CA, Vol. 4, pp. 473-476, 2000
Fathallah, F.A., Cotnam, J.P., and Grönqvist, R., "Injury and Slip Potential When Exiting Commercial Vehicles," Proceedings of the Silicon Valley Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, ErgoCon, San Jose, CA, pp. 87-92, 2000
Fathallah, F.A., Grönqvist, R., and Cotnam, J.P., "Estimated Slip Potential on Icy Surfaces During Various Methods of Exiting Commercial Tractors, Trailers and Trucks," Safety Science, Vol. 36, pp. 69-81, 2000
Grönqvist, R., Chang, W.R., Hirvonen, M., Rajamaki, E., and Tohv, A., "Validity and Reliability of Transitional Floor Friction Test: The Effect of Normal Load and Sliding Velocity," Proceedings of the 44th Annual International Ergonomics Association/Human Factors Ergonomics Society Congress, San Diego, CA, Vol. 4, pp. 502-505, 2000
Young, S.L. and Wogalter, M.S., "On Improving Set-Up Angle Accuracy for Extension Ladders," Proceedings of the 44th Annual International Ergonomics Association/Human Factors Ergonomics Society Congress, San Diego, CA, Vol. 4, pp. 111-115, 2000
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Prior to 2000
Chang, W.R., "The Effect of Surface Roughness on Dynamic Friction Between Neolite and Quarry Tile," Safety Science, Vol. 29, pp. 89-105, 1998
Chang, W.R., "The Effect of Surface Roughness on the Measurement of Slip Resistance," International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 24, pp. 299-313, 1999
Cotnam, J.P. and Fathallah, F.A., "Landing Forces Resulting from Exiting Tractors and Trailers," International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition, SAE International Technical Paper Series 982754, Indianapolis, IN, 1998
Fathallah, F., Grönqvist, R., and Cotnam, J., "Slip Potential During Exit From Commercial Tractors, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 43rd Annual Meeting, Houston, TX, pp. 907-911, 1999
Grönqvist, R., Hirvonen, M., and Tohv, A., "Evaluation of Three Portable Floor Slipperiness Testers," International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 85-95, 1999
Leamon, T.B., "Feet, Floors and Falls: The Reduction of Slip and Fall Injuries," The Safety and Health Practitioner, December, pp. 52-55, 1996
Leamon, T.B. and Murphy, P.L., "Occupational Slips and Falls: More Than a Trivial Problem," Ergonomics, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 487-498, 1995
Murphy, P.L., "The Fatal Flaw of Fatal Falls," Industrial Ergonomics Society, Vol. 16, No. 1, p. 4, 1995
Murphy, P.L. and Leamon, T.B., "Events and Exposures Related to Slips, Trips, and Falls in Industry," Proceedings of the 13th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Tampere, Finland, Vol. 3, pp. 393-395, 1997
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