Surface Performance Ltd are accredited by UKAS to carry out slip testing of tiles in our laboratory. It is a quick and easy process to send tile samples to our laboratory for slip resistance testing. The tile sample needs to be shipped to our slip testing laboratory and it will then be conditioned for 24 …
Surface Performance Ltd carry out slip tests in stadiums throughout The UK. Slip testing is carried out in the stadium concourse areas, bar areas, walkways and toilet areas. Slip testing carried out in stadiums by Surface Performance LTD is UKAS accredited and we are completely independent of any other companies such as equipment manufacturers, anti …
Slip testing in office buildings can either be carried out as a routine slip resistance monitoring procedure, or during the construction process. Slip testing is carried out in office buildings in order to ensure that the floor surfacing has sufficient grip in order to meet HSE regulations. Surface Performance are a leading supplier of slip …
Slip testing of warehouses and distribution centres is an essential part of the health and safety risk management programme. Warehouses have both pedestrian and motorised traffic and it is therefore important to ensure that the slip resistance properties of the installed surfacing is safe. Slip testing is carried out using either the slider 96 to …
Surface Performance Ltd are London’s leading supplier of slip testing to major London hotel chains. Hotel slip testing is an important part of health and safety risk management in order to ensure that guests are kept safe. The slip test is performed in hotel bathrooms and also in hotel leisure facilities such as spa areas …
Slip testing is carried out in sports halls in order to determine that the installed sports hall flooring meets the required slip resistance value (PTV). The pendulum test value tolerance for sports halls depends upon the type of sport that is being played. For example, if the sports hall is being used for netball then …
What exactly is a pendulum slip resistance test? In simple terms, a pendulum slip test is a proven method for determining the friction that a floor surface offers when a rubber slider is passed over it. The test method can be carried out in both dry and wet conditions in different swing directions. The test …
Shopping centres have a high level of pedestrians and therefore generally there is a higher risk of slips happening. The risk can be managed through pendulum slip testing that should be carried out on an ongoing basis. Slip testing in shopping centres is carried out in accordance with BS 7976-2 and is performed in both …
When you walk into a new mall, or a large condominium building, you are amazed by the genius of the architect who did the job. You gape with wonder at the tall arches of the building, the shiny shops, and the shiny floor as well. Even as you wonder about the ingenious of the Architect …
Slip testing is a method that is used to ascertain the safety of floors in most commercial buildings and homes. Most accidents that occur in workplaces and public places are mainly due to tripping, slipping and falling. When correct measures are used by the owners and constructors of these laces, these accidents can be reduced …
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