Slip Testing
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Technical articles on UK slip testing regulations, PTV thresholds, insurance implications, and sector-specific risk management. Written for UK businesses and specifiers.

2026-04-02 · Insight

How Much Does Slip Testing Cost in the UK?

A transparent 2026 guide to UK slip testing costs — what drives price, what a fair quote looks like, and why the cheapest option is rarely the best value.

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2026-03-28 · Insight

BS 7976 vs BS EN 16165: What Changed and Why It Matters

The current UK and European pendulum slip testing standards explained. What changed, what stayed the same, and what UK specifiers need to know.

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2026-03-20 · Insight

Pendulum Test vs R-Ratings: Which Standard Do You Need?

UK pendulum testing and German R-ratings are often confused. A clear explanation of when each applies, and why PTV is the UK commercial standard.

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2026-03-18 · Insight

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: What UK Businesses Need to Know About Slip Compliance

A practical 2026 guide to Regulation 12 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 — what UK businesses must do about slip resistance, HSE enforcement, and documented due diligence.

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2026-03-11 · Insight

DIN 51097 Explained: Barefoot Slip Testing for Pools and Spas

The specialist standard for pool surrounds, shower trays, and wet barefoot environments. An explainer for UK facility managers, architects, and hotel operators.

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2026-03-04 · Insight

How to Read a UK Slip Test Report

A practical guide to interpreting a UKAS-accredited UK slip test report. What the PTV numbers mean, how to spot a compliant report, and what to do if values fall below threshold.

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2026-02-26 · Insight

Slip Testing for Hotels: A Complete UK Guide

A comprehensive 2026 UK guide to slip testing for hotels — from pool surrounds to lobby floors. Sector-specific thresholds, claim data, and what a credible programme looks like.

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2026-02-22 · Insight

HSE PTV Thresholds Explained: What Pendulum Test Values Actually Mean

The definitive 2026 guide to HSE and UKSRG Pendulum Test Value (PTV) thresholds — what 36, 25, and below-25 mean, dry vs wet testing, and how to interpret a pendulum test report.

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2026-02-18 · Insight

Winter Slip Prevention for UK Businesses

Winter multiplies slip risk for UK commercial premises. A practical 2026 guide to winter slip prevention — matting, gritting, testing, signage, and what the HSE expects.

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2026-02-12 · Insight

How to Prepare Your Premises for a Slip Test

A simple practical checklist for UK businesses about to have their premises slip tested — what to have ready, what access is needed, and how to get the most from the visit.

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2026-02-05 · Insight

The Real Cost of a UK Slip and Fall Claim in 2026

What a UK slip and fall claim actually costs in 2026 — claim awards, legal fees, insurance loading, operational disruption. A breakdown by sector.

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2026-01-14 · Insight

Can UK Slip Testing Reduce Your Commercial Insurance Premium?

How UK commercial insurers treat documented UKAS-accredited slip testing — premium discounts, risk scoring, and how to present your testing data to your broker.

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