Industrial & warehouse slip testing in Exeter
Oils, coolants, swarf and water make industrial floors hazardous, and loading bays and ramps add gradient to the risk. We measure it objectively and document it for your safety file.
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.
Managing slip risk on the factory floor
Production areas, wash-down zones, loading bays, external ramps and walkways each carry different contaminants and demands. Footwear, contamination and gradient all change real-world slip risk — and a generic assumption won’t protect your workforce or your liability position.
We test the surfaces that matter in the conditions they actually face, then report against HSE thresholds so your safety team can prioritise action.
Built for FM and safety teams: clear PTV results and recommendations that slot straight into risk assessments and planned-maintenance schedules.
Where we test
Factories, distribution centres, warehouses and the trade and business parks Exeter is known for — from Marsh Barton and Sowton to the airport business estates.
When to test
After installing new flooring or coatings, after a reportable incident, and routinely as part of your workplace risk-assessment cycle.
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
Can you test ramps and loading bays?
Yes. Sloped and external surfaces are common slip-risk areas, and we test them in the wet, contaminated conditions they experience in service.
Do you account for the footwear our staff wear?
We test with the Slider 96 footwear rubber as standard and can advise on how footwear and contamination interact with your specific surfaces.
Will the report fit our risk assessments?
Yes. You receive clear PTV results with practical recommendations that drop straight into your risk assessments and maintenance planning.
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