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Grip Potential are an impartial consultancy and aim to provide unbiased information on the different slip test methods available. Unfortunately SlipAlert LLP were not happy with our discussion of their test method and at their request we have removed all negative comments relating to SlipAlert. Grip Potential employ the BS 7976 pendulum method alongside surface roughness measurement and a holistic risk assessment as we think this provides the most accurate on site assessment possible. We do not employ the SlipAlert test. The UK Slip Resistance Group has members active on BSI, CEN and ISO committees and "aims to further the understanding of pedestrian slipping throughout the UK and elsewhere. In so doing it will promote those methods of testing which have been shown to reliably demonstrate the true slip potential of flooring materials." The UKSRG state that, "Studies over many years and experience in UK has shown that the TRL Pendulum, as described in British Standard BS 7976, does react correctly." The HSE state in their STEP program that the Pendulum method "is [the] HSE's preferred method of testing, because it is portable and works in the conditions that slip accidents happen." The HSE information sheet titled, 'Assessing the slip resistance of flooring' goes on to say that, "Research has confirmed the pendulum to be a reliable and accurate test, leading to its adoption as the standard HSE test method for the assessment of floor slipperiness in dry and contaminated conditions." Further information:
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