We provide Pendulum slip tests for:
- Granite, Slate, Marble, Limestone
- Terrazzo, Quarry Tiles,
- Porcelain,Ceramics
- Concrete, Wood, Decking, Vinyl, VCT
- Laminates
Pendulum slip testing can help prevent accidents
like this happening.
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
|
29
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Moderate
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200
|
27
|
Moderate
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20
|
24
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High
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2
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19
|
High
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Pendulum info..
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Five Benefits for your business
- Provides due diligence.
- Identifies potential slip hazards.
- Willingness to comply with regulations.
- Accepted method of testing by the HSE
- Gain certificate of conformity
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’.
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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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