School & public building slip testing in Southampton
Schools, libraries and council facilities carry a duty of care to thousands of pupils and visitors. Routine slip testing is how you prove that duty is being met.
Every test by a UKAS-accredited technician
We provide the full range of slip resistance test methods recognised by the HSE, building control bodies, insurers and the courts. Every test is conducted by a UKAS-accredited technician — so your results aren’t just a reading, they’re evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
Proving due diligence in public buildings
High footfall, busy entrances, dining halls and sports areas all create slip risk — and public bodies are held to a high standard. Routine pendulum testing helps demonstrate due diligence under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
We test entrances and corridors where rain is walked in, canteens and food areas, sports halls, and changing facilities, giving facilities teams clear, accredited evidence.
Whole-site clarity: we can build a slip-risk picture across an entire building in a handful of well-chosen tests, keeping cost and disruption low.
Where we test
Primary and secondary schools, the University of Southampton and Solent University, libraries, leisure facilities and council buildings across Southampton and Hampshire.
When to test
After refurbishment, before the start of a new term, after any incident, and as part of routine annual safety reviews.
The full range of recognised methods
We select the right method for your surface and use case — and document it to the standard the HSE, insurers and the courts expect.
Pendulum (PTV) testing
The HSE-preferred in-situ test, producing a Pendulum Test Value in wet and dry conditions to BS EN 16165.
Shod & barefoot testing
Slider 96 to represent footwear and Slider 55 for barefoot areas such as pools and changing rooms.
Surface roughness (Rz)
Surface profile measurement used alongside pendulum data to assess slip potential under wet contamination.
R-rating interpretation
We relate findings to ramp-test R-ratings (DIN 51130) and barefoot ABC ratings where specifications call for them.
Frequently asked questions
Does slip testing help prove compliance?
Yes. Routine, independent PTV testing supports due-diligence evidence under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Can you test during term time?
Yes. Tests are quick and unobtrusive, and we can work around timetables or attend during holidays and inset days.
How many tests does a school need?
It depends on how many different surfaces you have. We can usually map the key risk areas of a building in a handful of tests.
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