BS 7976 certified testing
On-site testing. Certified PTV reports. Clear remediation. Covering your duty of care under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.
✓ Compliant with BS 7976 Parts 1, 2 and 3
✓ Endorsed by Irish HSA and UK HSE
✓ Testing dry, wet and contaminated surfaces
✓ Available nationwide across Ireland
Trusted by facilities and safety teams working with
Why pendulum testing
The pendulum test has measured slip resistance of floors worldwide since the 1940s. It is the preferred method of the Irish Health and Safety Authority and UK Health and Safety Executive because it is accurate, portable, and replicates real-world conditions.
Under Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers must carry out and record a Risk Assessment. A certified PTV report is your documented evidence of compliance. Without it, you carry unmanaged, undocumented liability.
Who this is for
If people walk on your floors, you carry a duty of care. These sectors face the greatest risk exposure.
High footfall and wet entrances create constant risk. One incident triggers claims and regulatory scrutiny.
Vulnerable users and stringent duty of care obligations require regular cleaning and testing regimes.
Polished lobby floors are common hazard zones. Documented PTV reports ensure employer liability is managed.
Contamination from oils and liquids makes floor testing a critical part of workplace safety compliance.
Leisure centres and civic buildings face high pedestrian volumes and great legal exposure to slip claims.
Annual audits with PTV reports protect your portfolio and provide documented proof for insurance providers.
The process
We fit around your operations. Testing is quick, portable and causes no interruption to your business.
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Contact us by phone or complete the form. We confirm your booking, discuss the areas to be tested, and agree a suitable time.
Typically arranged within 5 working days
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Our technician attends with a calibrated BS 7976 pendulum tester. Testing is carried out in three directions with eight swings per direction, in both wet and dry conditions.
In-house testing on samples also available
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You receive a full written PTV report with risk ratings for each area tested. Where floors fail, we provide a clear treatment recommendation and remediation plan.
Report accepted by Irish HSA and UK HSE
Understanding results
A PTV of 36 or above means only 1 in 1,000,000 people will change how they walk on that surface. This is the target threshold for all public areas.
A PTV of 24 causes 1 in 20 people to alter their gait. This represents a serious, actionable safety issue requiring immediate remediation.
Testing is conducted in three directions: horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Eight swings are taken per direction. The median result is your PTV. Both dry and wet conditions are assessed.
PTV value
Slip potential
Chance of slip
36+
Low risk
1 in 1,000,000
34
Moderate
1 in 100,000
29
Moderate
1 in 10,000
27
Moderate
1 in 200
24
High risk
1 in 20
20
Very high
1 in 2
Under Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, employers and facility managers must carry out and record a Risk Assessment. A certified PTV report is your documented evidence of compliance. Without it, you carry unmanaged, undocumented liability.
If your floor fails
A failing PTV does not mean replacing your floor. We provide a clear treatment pathway and retest after application to confirm uplift.
Invisible chemical applications that increase surface friction without changing the look of your tiles.
Specialised deep-pore cleaning that creates a microscopic tread on stone and ceramic surfaces.
Removal of grease and biofilm build-up that often causes floors to fail safety tests.
Why choose us
✓ Over 30 years in the flooring and safety industry across Ireland
✓ BS 7976 Parts 1, 2 and 3 certified pendulum test methodology
✓ In-house technical advisors for specification and installation support
✓ Exclusive supplier of 4Earth Solutions Ireland, Vexcolt and Progress Profiles
✓ Reports accepted by Irish HSA and UK Health and Safety Executive
✓ Nationwide coverage across all 32 counties
✓ Tested clients include John Sisk and Son, JJ Rhatigan, Kennedy Wilson and many more
Get a certified BS 7976 PTV report that protects your business, covers your legal obligations and tells you exactly what needs to be done.
Our head office
Facility Flooring, Unit 4, Cashel Business Park, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
