Stability and Sliding

Resistance to sliding is a critical function of the FOS barrier. Resistance to sliding is affected by the frictional resistance between the barrier and the supporting surface and the load on the footplate. The Event Organiser or, more likely, his specialist contractor [or barrier supplier] should have knowledge of the performance of their barrier on various surfaces, based on their own tests. Barrier testing is usually carried out under controlled conditions and there is no guarantee that any given surface will perform consistently, particularly at outdoor events that are affected by weather conditions and on grass surfaces which are naturally inconsistent and unreliable. It is recommended, therefore, that the following arrangements should be adopted to enhance the sliding resistance of FOS barriers at music concerts, or other events involving large crowds: