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Why the pendulum test
There are quicker ways to ‘check’ a floor. There’s only one that measures what actually matters — grip in the wet — in a way the HSE and the courts accept.
- It measures slip resistance in the wet, where real slips happen.
- It’s the method the HSE recommends and relies on.
- It works on the actual installed floor, not a sample or a spec sheet.
- It’s backed by a published standard: BS 7976-2 and BS EN 16165.
| Pendulum test (PTV) | A visual or ‘feel’ check | |
|---|---|---|
| Measures grip when wet | Yes, directly | No |
| HSE-recognised method | Yes | No |
| Gives a defensible number | A Pendulum Test Value | An opinion |
| Backed by a standard | BS 7976-2 / BS EN 16165 | None |
| Useful as evidence | Strong | Little to none |
If it can’t be measured, it can’t be proven. The pendulum gives you a number you can stand behind.