Skid, pendulum, resistance & slip testing
millions in slip & fall claims
Independent, UKAS accredited slip testing services across the UK and worldwide
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How we can help
problem
Paying compensation for slip/trip claims Safety of visitors, employees
solution
Surface Performance have reduced slip and trip claims by 60% Saved £2.4M
Site Testing
Safeguarding visitors,employees and members of the public with fully accredited slip testing.
We provide thorough and effective UKAS accredited pendulum testing supported by an accurate UKAS report within 48 hours.
Lab Testing
Safeguarding your flooring products and systems with our best in class slip testing service.
The pre-testing of flooring material across multiple industries, as well as retail customers is a specialism and led by our team of qualified laboratory technicians.
problem
Need Product certification of tiles
solution
Show the certificate to sell their products. Reduction of insurance premium : 20% potential savings
What
is UKAS?
Why you should go with
UKAS accredited slip testing.
The Report will comprise of slip testing evidence that is far more likely to be accepted by the Court as credible evidence.
The UKAS approved training system ensures that all site and laboratory technicians are highly skilled in their field.
UKAS accredited laboratories can demonstrate a full audit trail for the slip resistance test, including calibration and consumables.
As a UKAS accredited company, Surface Performance will never temper reports to upsell other anti-slip products or cleaning services.
Why you not to go with
non-accredited UKAS slip testing
You cannot verify that the testing company is independent and notlinked to companies involved in the cleaning, maintenance, and installation of surfaces.
Lack of experienced resources can lead to inadequate and incomplete work and the possibility of incorrect test results being reported.
You may be exposed to future claims, and reports are less likely to be accepted by the Court as credible evidence.
There may be no formal complaints procedure in place, and the testing company has no accountability to UKAS.
Did you
know? Facts
In 2018/19, self-reported injuries reached 581,000. As a result of these injuries, £54.5 million in fines were issued to duty holders found guilty of health and safety offences, an average fine of £150,000 per case.
Sentencing outcome by type of convictions secured by HSE or COPFS Fine
Fine (78%)
Suspended sentence (9%)
Immediate custody (3%)
Other (10%)
Non-fatal Injuries
581,000 self-reported
69,208 reported by employers under RIDDOR
£54.5 million
In fines issued to duty holders found guilty of health & safety offenses
£150,000
average fine per case
147
fatal
Injuries
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Services
Surface Performance offers a full spectrum of accredited slip resistance testing services. We comply with industry standards for slip risk assessments, product certification, BS 7976 Pendulum slip testing, and more to mitigate liability.
Floor Safety
Material Testing
Slip Testing
Pendulum Testing
Ramp Testing
Stair Safety
Process
Enquire
Receiving an enquiry with all relevant information allows us to assist you
Quotation
We make sure you receive the best possible quotation the very same day
Fix date & Assign Technician
(within few hours)
We employ experienced/technically sound technicians who are are fully trained and qualified to test to BS7976
Attend sites on fixed date (Chosen on Step 3) & Generate Results (Same day)
The technicians conduct thorough test and bring the lab data.
Issue the test reports
(within 48 hours after site testing)
Issue the test reports We deliver the results within 48 hours of the site visit after analysing the data for all possible scenarios.
Enquire
Each inquiry is replied to within 24 hours of receiving it; that’s our policy!
Quotation
With your vital inputs, we generate the best possible quote on the same day
Ship the Samples
Track shipping details provided by you & inform you when the samples arrive
Sample Conditioning
Samples are conditioned for 24 hours following UKAS requirements
Test and Report
Various lab tests are performed & a test report is issued within 48 hours
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We Help Business Save
Millions In Slip & Trip Claims
About Us
Surface Performance is a leading surface testing laboratory.
Our in-depth experience and knowledge of flooring systems allow us to offer independent expert slip testing services & advice to our clients.
Surface Performance offers a mobile BS7976-2 slip testing service across the UK. All of our test equipment is modern and regularly calibrated. All of our on site slip testing is carried out in line with the HSE guidelines.
2000+
Site jobs
5000+
Sample tested
Our Vision
Safe spaces all across the UK
Our Mission
To make all flooring, indoors and outdoors safe from the dangers of slippery surfaces
Our Team
Callum
Callum has worked in the industry for over 15 years’. He holds extensive experience in UKAS accredited material and slip testing supporting many organisations.
Our Achievements
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Faq
It is correct that low-cost slip resistance services are available. However, the only slip resistance test results that are credible in litigation are more likely to be the ones that come from the UKAS Certified Labs.
We are one of the three labs in the UK that hold UKAS certification. Though the low-cost slip testers will give you results, but how dependable are they? This should be considered before investing anything at all.
Once our technicians have visited your premises and conducted a thorough test, they bring back all the data to the Surface Performance laboratory. Our technical analysts analyse the data for various possible scenarios and prepare the report. The reports are then delivered to you within 48 hours of our technicians leaving your premises.
There is no definitive guidelines to this, however, a general rule of thumb is to have tests conducted once a year as a minimum, with more frequent tests carried out in high risk, busy environments.
If there is any chance of anyone visiting the property, or if the property has any such arena that anyone might pass through (even by chance), then we recommend getting the property tested. After all, it is a small investment that keeps you safe from slip, trip and fall claim.
If you own multiple properties, we would recommend a retainership agreement that will take off the pressure of scheduling which property is to be tested and when. We will provide you with fully auditable reports to ensure you are covered.
When you employ our services on an ad-hoc basis, it would be a contractual slip testing service. However, most of our clients who initially contacted us for contractual services hire us on a retainership. A retainership agreement for slip-testing services takes the pressure of booking the services every two years off your hands.
Guidance
Need more information or have doubts about too much mixed information available on various sites? Here is a list of information that will help you understand various aspects of slip resistance floor testing.
If you have any doubts, we are here for you. Feel free to get in touch with us via our contact us page.
What is Slip Testing?
Floor slip resistance testing is a scientific method of assessing the risk of slip, trip and fall on any flooring surface.
Why Slip Testing?
What is R rating?
What is UKAS certification ?
Why UKAS certified Lab?
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Our Service Area
We provide our slip testing services all across the United Kingdom
