Slip Risk Assessment in Shopping centers
Shopping centers account for a significant proportion of our business, representing a challenging environment with high footfall and a need for easily cleaned aesthetically pleasing surfaces, the latter usually equating to a smooth, hard wearing, slippery-when-wet floor product. Our experience has been that shopping centers seem to be the target of choice for fraudulent claims […]
Reducing Slip Risk – Transport Terminals
Transport terminals combine several factors increasing the risk of a slip; high footfall, crowds, distractions, high risk users, sudden changes of direction, rushing pedestrians, some carrying luggage, food/drink spillages and either exposure to the elements or with a high likelihood of water ingress from adjacent exposed areas. Happily, it is the case that most station […]
Advantages of the Pendulum Slip Test
Discover the many benefits of using the Pendulum Slip Test for evaluating the slip resistance of flooring materials. Learn how it can improve safety, meet industry standards, and provide reliable results. Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries, making slip resistance a critical aspect of floor safety. The Pendulum Slip Test is one […]
What is Surface Slip Resistance and Why is it Important?
Learn about the importance of Surface Slip Resistance in ensuring safety on various surfaces and the factors that affect it. Introduction: Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence, leading to numerous injuries and even fatalities. The slip resistance of a surface is a crucial factor in preventing such accidents. Surface slip resistance refers to […]
Wet Slip Testing
Wet slip testing is an important aspect of floor safety. Learn what it is, why it’s necessary, and how it’s performed in this comprehensive guide. Wet slip testing is a crucial part of floor safety, especially in environments such as commercial kitchens, swimming pools, and bathrooms. It helps to determine the level of slip resistance […]
Pendulum Test in Airport
A pendulum test is a type of physical test that involves the use of a pendulum to measure the response of a structure to an applied force. It is often used in the evaluation of airport pavements, bridges, and other structures to determine their structural integrity and performance. In an airport, a pendulum test […]
The UK’s preferred slip test method
In the UK, the preferred method for slip resistance testing is the Pendulum Test, also known as the Slip Resistance Test (SRT). This test is carried out using a pendulum-based slip tester, which measures the coefficient of friction (CoF) of a surface by swinging a rubber slider over the surface and measuring the resistance to slipping. The […]
Slip Testing In UK
Slip testing is a type of service that involves evaluating the slip resistance of a floor or surface. Slip resistance refers to the ability of a surface to provide traction or grip underfoot, and is an important safety consideration in many settings. Slip testing is often performed in commercial and industrial buildings, as well as […]
How To Stop Employee Falls, Slips, And Trips In Your Business?
Getting slipped, tripped, or falling is a common experience for many workers and can lead to serious injuries. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that 25 percent of reported injury cases in recent years were caused by slips, trips, and falls. While many of these accidents seem unavoidable, there are several things you can do […]
A Brief on Safety Flooring test procedures
It has long been acknowledged by the flooring industry that safety floors include floor coverings that have hard particles throughout their structure, rather than only on the surface, to improve their slip resistance capabilities. The floor covering’s slip resistance is maintained throughout its service life since new particles within the structure become visible as the […]
