What's New for November?

It was another fast-paced month for us here at Surface Consultants with over 4500 miles covered across the UK. With winter well and truly in full swing, it’s more important than ever to focus on floor safety in preparation for the wetter and colder conditions. Here’s more about what we have been up to and some updates to look out for!

Some on the month's highlights

With all the miles travelled and clients visited, here’s a snapshot of some standout projects:

???♀?? Gym Safety in Yorkshire: Ensuring a high-traffic fitness facility meets slip resistance standards for the safety of members and staff.

??? Iconic Landmark in London: Conducting precise floor assessments to support safety in one of the capital’s most recognisable buildings.

??? Prison Facility Testing: Undertaking slip resistance evaluations to ensure a secure environment for both staff and residents.

?? Importance of Floor Flatness Testing for your Business ??

Uneven floors can pose serious risks to both people and equipment, especially in high-traffic industrial areas. Just like tripping on an uneven pavement, rough or uneven floors in workplaces can lead to injuries, equipment wear, and accidents. In environments like warehouses, flat and level floors improve safety and efficiency. They allow lift trucks to operate smoothly and safely, reducing damage to goods and equipment wear.

• Optimise Operational Efficiency: Ensures smooth movement of material handling equipment (MHE) like forklifts and automated vehicles, improving productivity.
• Meet Industry Standards: Helps comply with regulations like TR34 (4th edition) for industrial floors, ensuring safety and legal adherence.
• Enhance Safety: Uneven floors increase the risk of accidents, including trips and falls, which could lead to costly injuries or equipment damage.
• Cost-Effective in the Long Run: Identifies potential issues early, saving on future repairs, downtime, or equipment malfunction due to uneven surfaces.
• Support Future Projects: Ensures that floors are in proper condition for installations of new machinery, racking systems, or mezzanines

How we help the Hospitality Sector ????

The hospitality industry encompasses a wide variety of venues and businesses that rely on maintaining high safety standards for both their guests and staff. This sector includes restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes, event venues, and leisure facilities. Each of these businesses faces unique challenges when it comes to floor safety, due to the high foot traffic, diverse flooring materials, and increased risk of spills and accidents in certain areas.

Below are some of the key factors to consider for floor safety in the hospitality industry:

1. High Foot Traffic: Hotels, restaurants, and event venues often see large volumes of visitors, making slip-resistant floors essential for guest safety.
2. Diverse Flooring Types: The hospitality industry uses a variety of flooring materials, such as polished stone, tile, and carpet, each requiring specific slip resistance assessments.
3. Increased Risk in Wet Areas: Bars, kitchens, and bathrooms can become slippery, especially when liquids spill, making regular slip testing even more critical.
4. Brand Reputation & Liability: Injuries from slips and falls can damage a brand's reputation and lead to costly legal claims, making proactive safety testing vital.
5. Compliance with Standards: Ensuring floors meet health and safety standards and regulations, like the HSE guidelines, can protect guests and employees.

This industry can greatly benefit from regular assessments of their floors to ensure safety, minimise accidents, and provide a safer experience for everyone.

?? New Service Alert ??

At Surface Consultants, we’re committed to continuous improvement and finding new ways to support our clients. That’s why we’re excited to announce the addition of the following services to our portfolio:

• Roughness Checks (Profile Survey) Precise roughness checks to ensure your flooring meets slip resistance standards and check the profile of a surface to see if suitable for further coating, or if the surface is fit for purpose
• Wet & Dry Film Thickness Inspection Measuring the thickness of a coatings to ensure correct application.
• Floor Site Surveys & Specification Writing Comprehensive site surveys and expert specification writing for floors, steelwork, fire protection, and cladding.
• Project Management & Site Inspections Management of projects with daily inspections and detailed reports to ensure quality and safety.

For more information on how we can help you, get in touch with our team today

?? 01977 350888 or email us ?? [email protected]