At least annually. Floors failing to achieve the required 36+PTV in the conditions of end use should be reassessed immediately after improvements have been made….
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Can I Have My Pendulum Calibrated Outside The UK?
Yes, we’d advise that you look for a lab with suitable certification for performing the calibration.
MoreWhat Does The Law Require Outside Of The UK In Terms Of Slip Resistance?
This group is primarily concerned with the UK, and as such we are not aware of the detail of the law in other countries. We…
MoreWhere Can I Hire A Surface Roughness Meter?
We are not aware of anyone offering a hire service for roughness meters.
MoreHow Do You Measure Slip Resistance In Barefoot Situations?
The UKSRG guidelines cover the use of the pendulum for barefoot areas. The guidelines detail a secondary rubber slider which is used to assess barefoot…
MoreHow Do UKSRG Guidelines Relate To Vehicular Traffic In Car Parks?
The UKSRG focuses on pedestrian safety, which does not extend to the slip resistance required by vehicles. For the pedestrians using the car park, the…
MoreWhat Level Of Slip Resistance Is Required In School Corridors And Class Rooms?
The slip resistance required is dependent on the use of an area. The basic conditions in the guidelines are based on a biomechanical study of…
MoreDo You Have Test Results Available For Specific Products?
No, the UKSRG does not hold such information. Individual members may have experience of particular products. Some information on generic level of slip resistance for…
MoreCan You Test The Slip Resistance Of Footwear?
The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) and the Shoe and Allied Trades Research Association (SATRA) routinely undertake footwear slip testing, though they do not use…
MoreCan Manhole Covers & Other Profiled Surfaces Be Pendulum Tested?
Yes, in relation to pedestrian safety, we suggest referring to the profiled flooring section in the UKSRG guidelines.
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