Image
Slip Resistance Testing
Slip resistance testing provides fast, evidence based assurance that walking surfaces are safe.
Image
Protecting People and Places
Pendulum Slip Testing provides clear, defensible proof that walking surfaces meet recognised safety standards. By quantifying slip potential with calibrated, repeatable measurements, it enables duty holders to demonstrate compliance, reduce liability and show that proactive steps have been taken to prevent slips, trips and falls.
Image
Clear Advantages
Objective Measurement - The pendulum provides a quantified slip‑resistance value (PTV) rather than subjective impressions or visual assessments.
Recognised Compliance Standard - It is the only slip‑testing method formally endorsed in the UK by the HSE and used in legal proceedings, giving it strong evidential weight.
Real‑World Simulation - The swinging arm replicates the dynamics of a slipping foot, making results more representative than static friction devices.
Repeatable Results - Calibrated components and controlled test conditions deliver consistent, defensible measurements across different operators and environments.
Effective on Wet Surfaces - Unlike some alternative methods, the pendulum reliably measures slip potential in wet conditions, where most incidents occur.
Portable and Versatile - The device can be used indoors, outdoors, on smooth or textured surfaces, and in live environments without disruption.
Strong Legal Defensibility - Results are widely accepted in court, supporting duty holders in demonstrating due diligence and reducing liability exposure.
Immediate Actionable Insight - Clear PTV thresholds make it easy to identify hazards, prioritise interventions and verify the effectiveness of remedial works.