Why do you need a slip testing service in the UK?
Slips and falls in the workplace or in public buildings account for 40 percent of reported accidentsThere are many things that can cause slips like: contamination, footwear and even the working environment. Using Pendulum slip testing you can check that the flooring is safe. In this article we will explain to you about this test.
What Is Slip Testing Service in the UK?
The Pendulum slip testing is designed to reproduce the same characteristics that occur when a person slips on a contaminated floor. This slip test and the subsequent measure of slip resistance forms the foundation of our assessment, but other important factors must be considered. On examination by a skilled company, the slip risk potential can be identified. In dry or wet conditions.
Why perform a non-slip test
Any workplace or public building should take care of the health of the people. Tiles must be in good condition to prevent slipping. It’s a law! Pendulum testing is measured in Pendulum Test Values (PTV) or Slip Resistance Values (SRV). The HSE recommend that in order to be safe your flooring should measure 36 PTV or above on level surfaces. Injuries as a result of a fall can reach courts and large fines The device is able to test most flooring types found in commercial premises.
How the test is performed
Pendulum slip testing requires access to approximately 1m² of floor surface. Surface roughness measurements are conducted on the same spot as pendulum tests. Slip tests are clean and quiet and do not affect the floor any more than walking across it would. No external power is required and access to any wet flooring is restricted at all times.
Grip Potential specialise in slip testing services utilising the Munro Pendulum slip testing device. We offer professional advice and attractive prices.
