RATINGS

Slip Rating

Wood floors are often used in public spaces and so it is important to know how slippery they may be to assess the risk of slips and falls.

There are two main slip tests:

(i) The DIN system according to DIN 51130. This method involves the use of a mechanical ramp that is gradually increased in angle until the point that a person wearing shoes with a safety sole will slip. Various contaminants can be introduced such as oil, water, soap etc. The results will be expressed as an R-value typically between 9 (most slippery) and 13 (least slippery).

(ii) The Pendulum test according to BS7976. In this simple and portable test, a swinging, imitation heel (using a standardized rubber shoe sole sample), sweeps over a set area of flooring in a controlled manner. The slipperiness of the flooring has a direct and measurable effect on the pendulum test value (PTV) given. Contaminants such as water or dust can be introduced as this will have a marked effect on the slip rating of the floor. PTV values 0 to 24 show high slip potential; 25 to 35 moderate slip potential and 36+ low slip potential.

Fire Rating

All our Woodworks products are manufactured and tested with strict safety regulations and performance standards.

Products intended to be used as wall cladding are provided pre-finished. However, we can work with any State specific fire-retardancy requirements to provide you with a dedicated solution to comply with the firesafety standard required.