Pendulum Slip Testing
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Our pendulum slip testing services are compliant with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and provide clear, accurate data on the slip resistance of flooring surfaces. Whether you manage a school, hospital, retail centre, or industrial facility, our testing services ensure your floors meet required standards, helping you reduce accident risk, liability, and insurance exposure.
What Does Pendulum Slip Testing Cost Around ?
The cost of pendulum slip testing ranges from £250 to £450 per test location, depending on the number of areas assessed, the complexity of the environment, and whether both dry and wet testing conditions are required.
Costs are primarily influenced by the size of the site, surface types, access requirements, and the level of reporting or interpretation needed for compliance and insurance purposes.
Contact Slip Testing to get customised prices for professional slip testing at your property.
Why Is Pendulum Slip Testing Essential for Sites?
For sites, pendulum slip testing helps demonstrate due diligence under health and safety law and supports the defence of claims arising from slip-and-fall incidents. Pendulum slip testing is the UK’s legally recognised method for measuring floor slip resistance, and it’s considered the most reliable indicator of real-world safety performance.
More importantly, it provides actionable data that helps you identify unsafe surfaces before accidents happen, enabling you to protect staff, visitors, and customers alike.
Which Surfaces Require Pendulum Slip Testing?
Pendulum slip testing should be carried out on any surface where slips could occur due to contamination, wear, or changing conditions, including:
Entrance foyers and lobbies – High-traffic areas where moisture and dirt are commonly tracked in.
Polished stone and marble floors – Smooth surfaces that can become slippery when wet.
Tiled corridors and hallways – Frequently cleaned areas where detergents or water may reduce grip.
External paths, steps, and ramps – Outdoor surfaces affected by rain, algae, or seasonal conditions.
Kitchens and food preparation zones – Floors exposed to oil, grease, and liquid spills.
Warehouse and factory floors – Industrial environments with dust, oils, or process residues.
Pedestrian walkways and access routes – Internal and external routes used by staff, visitors, or the public.
How Quickly Can Pendulum Slip Testing Be Arranged for Floors?
In most cases, we can book and complete pendulum slip testing within 48–72 hours, with emergency or next-day options available for urgent safety checks or legal compliance requests.
Our team works outside regular hours if needed, to minimise disruption to your staff and operations.
Does Pendulum Slip Testing Include Wet and Dry Conditions?
Our pendulum slip testing includes both wet and dry condition assessments to provide a full understanding of how a floor performs under different scenarios. Testing in wet conditions is especially important, as most slip accidents occur when floors are wet due to spills, cleaning, or weather.
We conduct tests using the HSE-recommended Pendulum Test Value method (PTV) and present results with clear risk categorisation — low, moderate, or high risk.
Can Pendulum Slip Testing Help Reduce Liability and Insurance Risk?
Pendulum slip testing provides documented proof that your organisation is managing floor safety in line with legal expectations.
This can be vital in reducing the risk of liability from personal injury claims and can support favourable outcomes in litigation or insurance claims. Many insurers now recommend or require regular floor testing to validate safety efforts, particularly in high-risk industries such as retail, leisure, and healthcare.
Are Regular Pendulum Slip Testing Contracts Available Across ?
We offer one-off pendulum slip testing as well as annual, bi-annual or quarterly contracts for businesses looking to maintain ongoing compliance.
Regular testing is particularly valuable in environments where floor conditions can change over time, such as due to wear, contamination, or changes in cleaning practices. We tailor service agreements to suit your risk profile, number of sites, and regulatory needs.
What Standards Does Pendulum Slip Testing Follow?
All pendulum slip testing we conduct follows the BS 7976-2 standard, as endorsed by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE). We use calibrated pendulum testing equipment and trained assessors to provide consistent, accurate, and legally admissible data.
Test results are benchmarked against HSE guidelines, with scores over 36 PTV generally regarded as low slip risk. Our reports also include photographic evidence, location data, risk ratings, and expert recommendations for floor safety improvements.
What Happens If Pendulum Slip Testing Shows Low PTV Scores?
If your floor surface pendulum slip test scores poorly (i.e., below 25–35 PTV), we’ll outline the risks and recommend practical steps to address them. This may include anti-slip treatments, cleaning process improvements, surface coatings, matting, or signage.
We can also re-test surfaces after remediation to confirm improved safety levels. Our goal is to help you reduce risk, not just identify it.
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