The UK Slip Resistance Group have released the latest version of their guidelines on the assessment of floor slip resistance, superceding the November 2005 issue. The guidelines offer an improved and expanded guide for use of the BS 7976 Pendulum promoting a greater accuracy of measurement. Whilst the core method remains essentially unchanged, there are differences in the set up, calibration and refacing of test sliders. The guidelines published by the UKSRG are widely considered 'industry best practice'.

The UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) is a group of independent experts in their field with the common aim of promoting greater understanding of the causes and solutions of slipping accidents. The group comprises members from a wide range of industries including major flooring brands and the Health and Safety Laboratory amongst other leading laboratories and independent experts. Grip Potential Ltd are currently an associate member of the group. Further information can be found on the group's website.

The UK Slip Resistance Group should not be confused with the UK Surface Roughness Group of similar name, with which it has no association.

The 2011, Issue 4, Guidelines can be downloaded through the UKSRG website, here. Hard copies of the guidelines will be available by December, however you can pre order your copy here.

Grip Potential offer expert independent assessment to the latest guidelines using UKAS calibrated test equipment. Contact us today for further information.