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Changing Room Safety Flooring Selection Guide
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Specification of Safety Flooring
Why Safety Flooring? - Safety Flooring Selection Guide
Safety flooring is typically used in areas where there is a risk of
spillage or wetness that would normally make the floor slippery and
unsafe, such as bathrooms, kitchens and bars. Polyflor’s comprehensive
range of safety floorings adhere closely to HSE guidelines by measuring
against preferred slip test methods. The Polysafe portfolio offers a
wide choice of colour and decoration, offering sustainable slip
resistance for the guaranteed life of the product.
Methods of Measuring Slip Resistance
- RRL Pendulum Test
Recommended by HSE, this in-situ test assesses the coefficient of
friction achieved by swinging a pendulum foot over the floor surface
in a controlled manner. All Polysafe products adhere to HSE
guidelines, achieving readings of over 36 in the wet
- Surface Microroughness Test
Another test favoured by the HSE, to be used in conjunction with the
Pendulum test. An average measurement between “peaks and valleys” of
the surface is obtained. Dependent on the viscosity of contaminants
present, differing levels of roughness will be required to lower
slip potential. A minimum roughness of Rz 20µm is required in areas
with risks of water spillage
Other Methods
- The Ramp Test (DIN 51130 & AS/NZ 4586)
This ex-factory test involves the use of shod foot test subjects who
walk forwards and backwards over flooring contaminated with oil. The
inclination of the sample is increased gradually until the test
subject slips. The resulting level of degrees gives an R value -
from R9 up to R13. This test result should not be used in isolation
as it cannot be replicated on-site
- Barefoot Ramp Test (DIN 51097)
As per DIN 51130 but this test relates specifically to flooring
performance in wet and barefoot conditions. Results are classified
into 3 areas - A, B & C - Class B being suitable for shower areas
Use Areas & Polysafe Product Selector
The recommendations below give an indicative guide only as to product
suitability based on Polyflor’s knowledge and experience. Other Polysafe
ranges will also be suitable for the areas indicated. Product
recommendation is dependent on the likely viscosity of contaminants in
the use area - contact Polyflor’s Customer Technical Support Team on
0161 767 1912 for further guidance.
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