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SLOPING FLOORS...

Sloping floors present a special challenge. You can use the SlipAlert inclinometer to measure the slip resistance of the floor as it would be on the flat or as measured by the TRL Pendulum.

Using the SlipAlert Inclinometer

a. Ensure that the wing nut is sufficiently tight so that the two sections can be moved relative to each other but remain where set when in use.

b. Position the Inclinometer on the slope so that it lies up/down the slope with the wing nut nearest the top of the slope.

c. Adjust the level so that the bubble is exactly in the centre. Read off the setting number and the angle from the two scales.

d. Position the SlipAlert ramp on the slope and pointing directly down the slope.

e. Pull SlipAlert up to the top of the ramp but instead of letting go when the green light indicates, allow SlipAlert to slowly roll down the ramp until the setting number is indicated on the digital display. Briefly halt SlipAlert at this position before letting it go as normal.

f. When SlipAlert stops read the SlipAlert Test Value (STV) as normal.

Note: The result you have obtained is an accurate measure of the slip resistance of the floor in combination with the slope and can be converted to Pendulum Test Value (PTV) if required. However, because the floor is on a slope it will require greater slip resistance to be as safe as it would be on the flat. If you wish to work out what the slip resistance of this flooring would be on level ground, please visit our website: www.slipalert.com

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Pedestrians and slipping

Note: Having measured the slip resistance of your floor you will now need to consider that you need greate slip resistance from floors on a slope because pedestrains will walk faster and will need even greater traction.

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SlipAlert LLP is a UK commercial business owned and run by Dr. Malcolm Bailey, his family and others who believe in floor safety. We have been selling SlipAlert for nearly 4 years. SlipAlert is available in the USA from SafetyDirectAmerica and in Canada from GlobalSafe. In the Fall of 2008 we plan to launch a floor safety campaign across the USA and we need your help. If you would like more information then please contact us by email or telephone +44 1923 858323. Please leave your name, company name, contact telephone number and tell where in the USA you live. We look forward to your call.