Traction, Safety and
Building Code Compliance

Michael Stapleford, P.E. performs traction and safety investions for JCB Forensic Engineering Consutants.  He has been performing traction testing, trip and fall analysis, building code compliance research and product defect testing since 2003. Mr. Stapleford is trained and certified to operate the English XL variable incidence tribometer and has testified in deposition and court on many occasions regarding traction testing results and their significance. He has participated in ongoing testing of various tribometers at the Laboratory of the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at USC.  As part of an analysis he will research applicable building code and statutory requirements for lighting, stairs, ramps, walkways and other structures.