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NDTScan uses Slipalert to provide fast, accurate slip resistance testing across public spaces, commercial flooring, transport hubs, and industrial sites. This dynamic testing device simulates a real-life slip, producing quantifiable slip risk data aligned with UK HSE guidance. It’s a vital part of our surface safety assessments and accident prevention strategies.
We deploy Slipalert wherever flooring friction needs to be verified — from newly laid screeds to polished commercial tiles or outdoor paving in wet conditions.
Continuous Innovation in Surface Safety Testing
As liability and compliance pressures increase, surface testing must be fast, accurate, and repeatable. Slipalert allows us to conduct rapid, HSE-compliant assessments on-site with no disruption, delivering real-world data that stands up in court or insurance claims.
Our Slipalert Testing Capabilities
- Dynamic Slip Testing Device: Measures coefficient of dynamic friction using a calibrated ramp test. Outputs correlate with HSE slip risk guidelines.
- Wet and Dry Surface Assessment: Suitable for both wet and dry environments — including tiles, vinyl, tarmac, resin, and stone finishes.
- Instant Feedback on Floor Safety: Delivers immediate readings for pass/fail assessment without laboratory delay.
- Portable & Lightweight: Easily transported and used across large floor areas in retail, healthcare, and transport environments.
- Supports Risk Mitigation Strategy: Used to prove safe conditions post-cleaning, post-installation, or during regular maintenance inspections.
Why We Use Slipalert
Slipalert provides a fast, repeatable method of measuring slip resistance that aligns with UK legal and insurance expectations. It’s trusted by facilities managers, insurers, and councils to prevent injury claims and demonstrate compliance with HSE risk assessments.
Other Tools Considered
In rare cases, we also conduct pendulum (PPT) testing where required. However, for fast mobilisation and practical real-world insight, Slipalert remains our preferred option.
Dynamic Slip Resistance Testing UK: Real-World Safety Data at Speed
NDTScan offers rapid, accurate dynamic slip resistance testing UK services using the Slipalert system — a mobile testing device designed to assess floor safety under live site conditions. Whether you’re managing high-footfall retail areas, healthcare corridors, station platforms or newly installed surfaces, Slipalert gives instant, calibrated friction readings that align with UK HSE guidance and safety legislation.
Unlike lab-based or static methods, Slipalert simulates a real-world slip — giving property managers, insurers, and contractors meaningful data to validate flooring safety, prevent accidents, and reduce liability exposure.
From polished ceramic tiles to textured concrete and vinyl safety flooring, we provide on-site slip resistance testing that supports compliance, safety auditing, and legal defensibility — all without disruption to operations.
Trusted Across Public, Commercial, and Industrial Sites
NDTScan deploys Slipalert across a wide variety of environments where surface safety must be proven or challenged:
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Supermarkets, shopping centres, and retail outlets
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Hospitals, surgeries, and care homes
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Office entrances, reception areas, and lobbies
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Transport hubs including airports, stations, and platforms
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Warehouses, logistics floors, and factory walkways
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Public paving, pedestrian crossings, and outdoor access routes
Whether part of routine maintenance, post-installation sign-off, or post-incident investigation, our testing provides clear answers on flooring friction levels and slip risk status.
Fast, Portable, and HSE-Aligned Testing
Slipalert enables instant friction measurement in both dry and wet conditions. It’s small enough to transport by hand and can test multiple floor zones within minutes — supporting audits, cleaning schedules, and refurbishment reviews without any special setup or operational interruption.
Key Capabilities of Our Slipalert System:
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Dynamic coefficient of friction (CoF) testing that correlates with HSE standards
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Wet and dry testing modes for full surface condition review
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Pass/fail outputs based on red/amber/green risk zones
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Repeatable methodology with no subjective interpretation
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Clear numerical outputs for traceability and client reporting
Our test results help duty holders demonstrate that reasonable steps have been taken to control slip risks — a vital component of regulatory compliance under the Health and Safety at Work Act and Occupiers’ Liability Act.
Typical Scenarios Where Dynamic Slip Testing Is Required
We carry out dynamic slip resistance testing UK services for a wide range of use cases, including:
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Post-cleaning verification for high-gloss or sealed surfaces
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Insurance investigations following a slip, trip, or fall claim
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Refurbishment handovers and flooring installation validation
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Ongoing facilities maintenance checks in high-risk zones
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Pre-opening safety audits for retail, hospitality, or commercial buildings
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Outdoor paving assessments in wet weather or exposed zones
Because the Slipalert device delivers results instantly, our team can work alongside cleaning operatives, fit-out contractors, or site managers to flag issues and suggest mitigation in real time.
Reporting and Documentation You Can Rely On
Each Slipalert survey includes structured, traceable reporting suitable for:
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HSE compliance evidence
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Insurer documentation
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Internal health and safety audit trails
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Architectural sign-off during refurbishment
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Defence or resolution of injury claims
Our reporting includes:
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Dynamic CoF readings (wet and dry)
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Visual indicators of slip risk classification
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Floor zone identification and surface type
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Test environment notes (weather, recent cleaning, etc.)
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Remedial recommendations or re-test intervals
All reports are issued in PDF format and can be integrated into larger building safety or facilities compliance documents.
Supporting Broader Slip Risk Mitigation Programmes
Our slip resistance testing is often part of wider safety assurance frameworks. We work with:
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Facilities managers
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Estates and compliance officers
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Insurance risk assessors
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Cleaning service providers
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Architects and flooring contractors
By identifying surfaces with marginal or unacceptable friction levels, we help clients plan practical remediation — from matting systems and signage to deep cleaning, sealant removal, or surface alteration.
We also advise on retesting frequencies and how slip resistance may degrade over time due to wear, contamination, or maintenance errors — supporting long-term risk reduction and budget planning.
Why Slipalert Is Our Primary Slip Testing Tool
We favour Slipalert for dynamic slip resistance testing UK because it delivers:
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Realistic simulation of a slip event using a calibrated moving sled
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Immediate, repeatable data that correlates to recognised risk thresholds
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Minimal disruption to live sites and operational areas
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High portability for multi-zone and multi-floor testing
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Cost-effective results without the complexity of pendulum testing unless legally required
This approach enables fast mobilisation, real-world relevance, and client confidence — without compromising on compliance or data quality.
Supporting Legal and Insurance Standards
Slipalert results align with UKSRG (UK Slip Resistance Group) guidance and are used to demonstrate:
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Duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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Risk control under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
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Premises safety under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957
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Defensible position in public liability insurance claims and investigations
In cases where legal proceedings or claims are pending, our documented Slipalert results provide clear evidence of due diligence — often resolving disputes before they escalate.