UKAS slip testing for
veterinary practices.

Why veterinary practices commission UKAS accredited slip testing

Veterinary practices have distinctive slip risks — wet-weather patient/owner entrance zones, clinical rooms with frequent wet cleaning, and kennel areas with specific contamination. Client-facing areas attract the most claims but staff-area exposure is also significant. UKAS accredited testing gives the defensible risk position.

Specific issues we see in veterinary practices

• Reception and client waiting. Wet-weather paw-dry zones. Often inadequate matting. Vinyl flooring tests below compliance when wet.
• Consulting rooms. Frequent wet cleaning. Vinyl or sheet flooring. Wet PTV testing is informative.
• Kennel and ward floors. Urine and water contamination. Rubberised or resin flooring with specific testing requirements.
• Wash-down zones. Continuous wet operation with cleaning chemistry contamination.

Which standards apply

BS EN 16165 Annex C with water contamination and, for wash-down zones, representative cleaning-chemistry contamination. UKSRG Issue 6 protocol.

What you get

• UKAS accredited pendulum test report (Lab 7933)
• PTV results for every test location, dry and wet
• Interpretation against BS EN 16165 and UKSRG benchmarks
• Photographic record of test locations
• Measurement uncertainty statements (required for admissibility)
• 5 working day turnaround from site visit to report

Common questions

Do pet owners slipping count as customer claims?

Yes — public-occupier liability for clients. Staff claims are separate employer's liability.

Animal hospital with 24/7 operation?

Testing can be scheduled for quiet periods. Typically mid-morning or early afternoon.

Large veterinary group — estate audit?

Yes. Multi-site vet group audits are a regular workstream.

What about the kennel block?

Kennel floors benefit from specific testing given the contamination exposure. Often combined with general practice testing.