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 …
Surface Performance are able to carry out pendulum slip resistance testing at food processing factories. Flooring at sites such as food processing facilities are often high pedestrian traffic areas that can be contaminated with residue as a result of the manufacturing process. We are able to determine if the slip resistance value of the surfacing …
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Slip Testing UK are the preferred supplier of transport infrastructure companies such as TFL, Network Rail and London Underground. We carry out UKAS accredited pendulum slip resistance testing at train stations throughout The UK. Slip testing is performed using the pendulum slip resistance tester on train station platforms and walkways in order to determine that …
Slip resistance testing is carrie out in hotels in The UK in order to ensure that guests are kept safe. Testing is normally carried out in areas that present a higher risk of slip such as the bathroom areas. We are able to carry out hotel bathroom slip resistance testing to both the bathroom flooring …
Slip testing is carried out to swimming pool and leisure centre tiles in order to ensure that they meet The HSE requirements for slip resistance requirements. The testing is carried out using slider 55, which replicates bare foot use. Slip resistance testing of swimming pool surrounds and tiles should be carried out by a UKAS …
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