UKAS slip testing for
construction sites.

Why construction sites commission UKAS accredited slip testing

Construction operators face high slip-incident frequency on temporary pedestrian routes, muddy site access, and welfare-area floors. CDM Regulations 2015 place slip-safety duties on the principal contractor. UKAS accredited testing supports CDM compliance documentation and post-incident investigation.

Specific issues we see in construction sites

• Site access and pedestrian routes. Temporary pathways with variable contamination.
• Welfare areas. Site canteen, changing areas, toilets — standard pedestrian testing.
• Site office floors. Commercial office testing.
• Temporary ramps and steps. Specific testing of temporary pedestrian interventions.

Which standards apply

BS EN 16165 Annex C. 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

Post-incident on a live site?

Priority workstream. Call urgently — site investigation often time-bound.

Principal contractor commissioning?

Typical. PC carries CDM duty and commissions accordingly.

CDM compliance audit?

UKAS evidence supports CDM surface-safety documentation.

Testing during active construction?

Yes — testing is compatible with site operations subject to safety briefing.