Why Slip / Skid Testing is ImportantFacilities managers, local authorities and building owners are under obligation to ensure the floor or surface of the fraffic route is not slippery so there is no risk of injury to any person. This is enforced by the "Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992". Contact us for more information.
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FACE Consultants Slip / Skid Testing ServiceFACE Consultants carry out Slip / Skid testing in accordance with relevant standards using our TRL Pendulum Tester. We can carry out Slip / Skid Testing on floors for a variety of locations and surfaces, such as: Slip Testing- Warehouses
- Factories
- Shopping Centres
- Reception Areas
- Swimming Pools
- Concourses (Airport, Train stations etc)
Skid Testing- Warehouses
- Car Parks
- Roads
- Airfield Runways
However, if you wish to send us a sample of your flooring material, we can conduct Slip / Skid Testing within our UK laboratory. To send us a sample please contact us. If you would like to know more about our Slip / Skid Testing service, please contact us.
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Surface Roughness TestingWe can also provide a surface roughness assessment on the safety of your floor. The surface roughness measurement forms a basic indication of the slip resistance of a floor and can be used as additional information to pendulum testing. To find out more please visit our surface roughness testing page, or contact us.
Download FACE Slip/Skid Resistance Testing Leaflet.pdf
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