SlipTest by SaniSafe Solutions
Confidence in every step.
Pendulum Slip Testing & Full Insurance Report Service.
On-site pendulum slip-resistance testing to HSA guidance. A written report you can supply to an insurance broker, solicitor or auditor. Treatment available if the PTV is below the British and Irish safety threshold.
What pendulum testing is
A Pendulum Slip test, in plain English.
The pendulum slip-resistance test is the recognised method for measuring slip/traction resistance, used in HSA and UK HSE guidelines. A weighted rubber "foot" swings down across the floor and is slowed by the friction between the foot and the surface. That friction becomes a measurement — the Pendulum Test Value, or PTV.
Higher PTV means lower slip risk. We measure each zone both wet and dry, photograph the test positions, and supply a written record of our findings. If the PTV sits below the recommended threshold, we advise an anti-slip treatment, and we re-test under the same conditions after the treatment has been completed.
What you get
A defendable written record.
- On-site pendulum testing across wet and dry conditions.
- PTV readings recorded per zone.
- Photographic record of test positions and conditions.
- Written report referencing HSA guidance.
- Recommendations for treatment where readings sit below the safety threshold.
SlipTest
Pendulum slip testing and full insurance report service.
A written PTV-per-zone report that an insurer, broker or auditor can act on. One contractor, start to finish — we test, we treat and we re-test.
When you need it
Six common triggers for pendulum testing.
New-build handover
Independent slip-resistance verification before sign-off.
Post-incident
Objective measurement after a slip, to support investigation.
Insurance renewal
Documented PTV per zone for your insurer or broker.
Change of floor finish
Re-test after treatment or cleaning regime.
Pre-litigation
A defensible reading, taken under controlled conditions.
Routine H&S audit
Periodic measurement to track wear and cleaning impact.
Why SaniSafe
We test and we treat — so one contractor closes the loop.
Most slip-test providers stop at the report. We measure, make our recommendation and re-test under the same conditions once preventative works have been undertaken.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is the pendulum test?
Is this what insurers require?
How long does a test take?
What if we fail?
Book a Slip Test survey.
Tell us about the building type, the surfaces and conditions. Let us know when you need the report by. We will come back to you ASAP.