31/08/10

Reducing Slips and Falls at the 2012 Olympics

People viewing the 2012 Olympic site cannot help but be impressed by the scale of construction currently underway. Nor can they deny that completion deadlines are drawing ever closer, and that over-running these deadlines is not an option. With industry insiders predicting a mad dash to the finish to rival the track events themselves, it is important nothing is left till the last minute.

The requirement for safe surfaces extends beyond the obvious sporting venues. All surfaces in use by staff and visitors alike must be safe to use in the conditions of end use, this includes a minimum slip resistance value and/or effective risk management controls. The law on slip resistance. Reducing slip risk.

With health and safety a prominent feature of these Olympic games, many interior and exterior floor surfaces in the both the Olympic Village and the wider Olympic site will be expected to meet minimum slip resistance requirements as defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Whether you are supplying ceramic tiles, laying resin or bitumen or installing decking, the way to ensure legal compliance is with a “Pendulum” slip test conducted by independent experts to BS 7976.

Our in-house sample testing service provides would be suppliers with an independent slip test certificate for their product. Turnaround is typically within 24 hours of receipt and our fees are surprisingly low. Further information on BS7976. Other services we offer.

At Grip Potential we specialise in just this expertise and have created a service that meets the dynamic needs of the construction industry and those supplying to it. We can offer an extremely fast turnaround with tests conducted same day and full reports issued within 24 hours. Whether you have a single sample tile or an entire building that needs testing we can help.

If you have any questions about slip testing methods or requirements please phone or email us and we will be happy to advise. A job contract or architect’s drawing may specify “slip resistant”, “low slip risk category”, minimum Pendulum Test Value (PTV), or even a Co-efficient of Friction (CoF or CoDF) value. Whatever the case, we can advise what this means in real terms and provide an accurate assessment using industry recognised methods.

Grip Potential's on site slip risk assessment is based on research by the UKSRG, HSE/HSL and CIRIA and backed up by our wealth of testing experience. We offer a comprehensive measure of slip risk, flexible service and competitive prices, making us the right choice for your slip testing needs. Don't take our word for it, see what our clients have to say. Client testimonials.

Grip Potential stand ready to provide comprehensive measurement of slip resistance and slip risk to ensure compliance with UK law at the Olympic site. Our wide experience, competitive pricing and excellent service aim to provide a documented measure of slip risk quickly and easily. Please don't hesitate to contact a member of our team to discuss your requirements, whether at the Olympic village or elsewhere in the UK or Ireland.

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Further information

Pendulum testing to BS 7976 - Grip Potential's risk assessment service - Surface roughness - Slip testing methods - HSE slips site - Grip Potential Ltd

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