Slip Testing For
Airports & Transport.

Why transport sites are different

Transport hubs combine three unusual factors: extreme footfall peaks (thousands of passengers in minutes), distressed passengers carrying luggage, and unusually diverse surface specifications (stone in listed-building areas, polished concrete in modern extensions, rubber/grip surfaces on platforms). No other commercial environment looks quite like a major UK station.

Wet-weather ingress

UK stations experience constant wet-weather ingress from passengers — raincoats dripping, wet umbrellas, wet shoes. Entrance zones and platform edges can see wet PTV values 15+ points below the summer baseline. Seasonal re-testing is essential for safety-critical zones.

Historic buildings

Many UK stations are listed buildings with historic stone flooring. These surfaces cannot simply be replaced, but they can be tested and managed — with documented PTV data informing matting, signage, cleaning, and user-flow decisions.

Claims and regulation

Slip incidents in transport hubs attract both HSE attention and public scrutiny. Documented UKAS testing is a core part of demonstrating due diligence to regulators and the travelling public alike.