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The Pendulum is established globally as an essential part
of risk management policies in the following areas and is the only
UK court law recognised method of testing slip resistance:
Statistics below released from the HSE suggests
once a floor meets or exceeds 36 + on the pendulum the likelihood
of slipping dramatically reduces. (PTV - Pendulum Test Value).
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Risk, in 1:
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PTV
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Slip Potential
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1,000,000
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36+
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Low
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100,000
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34
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Moderate
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10,000
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29
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Moderate
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200
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27
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Moderate
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20
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24
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High
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2
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19
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High
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Pendulum info..
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Pendulum slip Testing
for:
- Granite, Slate, Marble, Limestone
- Terrazzo, Quarry Tiles,
- Porcelain,Ceramics
- Concrete, Wood, Decking, Vinyl, VCT
- Laminates.
30% of the floors we tested passed and legally required no
further action. Don't presume because somebody has slipped over
your floors will require an anti slip treatment.
What does the slip
test involve?
- Test the floor wet as found in three directions.
- Test the floor wet after cleaning in three directions
- If need be apply anti slip treatment in increments of 10 minutes.
- Retest and reapply anti slip treatment until 36+ is recorded
on the Pendulum.(low risk)
- A comprehensive report is complied following the assessment
showing - Site Tested, Method Used, Results Obtained (PTV) and
whether the floor is suitable for purpose.
- This report indicates that you are meeting your responsibilities
to provide a safer environment and provides a paper trial to
illustrate the company’s commitment to ‘due diligence’.
Quote
me for a slip test.
Slip Resistant Values:
High Slip Potential .........0
– 24
Moderate Slip Potential .25 – 35
Low Slip Potential .........36+
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