The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request that involves a bathtub slip resistance study. This study aims to support the development of a voluntary safety standard for bathtubs and showers by measuring how slip-resistant they need to be. Participants will be recruited to step in and out of bathtubs while researchers measure the friction and movements of their feet. The objective is to prevent slip-related accidents, especially among older adults. Comments on this proposed study are open until March 7, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The CPSC wants to ask people what they think about a plan to study how slippery bathtubs are, so they can make them safer and prevent falls. They will pay people $100 to step in and out of bathtubs while checking how easily they might slip, especially to help older people avoid accidents.