Instrumented traction testing
Metered readings taken at representative locations where slip resistance matters, recorded with the surface condition, contaminant state, and location reference at the time of testing.
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Measure. Document. Prioritize.
A friction-meter reading is one part of a broader assessment. Surface condition, contaminants, geometry, drainage, use, maintenance, and operational context all shape what a property should do next.
What we do on site
Assessment services
Each engagement is scoped with your team so the field work reflects how the property is actually used.
Visual trip-and-fall observations
Documented review of transitions, level changes, thresholds, edges, nosings, handrails, drainage, lighting context, and other walkway conditions observed within the agreed scope.
Annual proactive assessments
Representative evaluation across guest, public, and employee areas that establishes a baseline your team can compare against in future years.
Post-incident technical assessments
Focused evaluation of the reported area plus relevant comparison locations, documenting present conditions and known changes for counsel, insurers, adjusters, and risk teams.
Focused retesting
Verification testing after cleaning, repair, treatment, or material change, so the property has a record of conditions before and after the work.
Reporting and evidence preservation
Field records, photographs, location references, and supporting data are preserved and organized into a report your leadership can read and act on.
Feature
Testing is not a single number
A traction result is method- and condition-specific. It describes what was measured, at that location, in that condition, at that moment — using the method applied. It is not a guarantee of future performance, and it does not, on its own, describe how a surface will behave under different contaminants, maintenance practice, footwear, or traffic.
That is why our reports present measured results alongside visual observations, context, and prioritized recommendations. Conditions can change after an assessment, so we also identify what should be monitored and when reassessment makes sense.
- Surface condition and wear
- Contaminants present
- Geometry and slope
- Drainage
- Use and traffic patterns
- Cleaning and maintenance practice
- Operational context
- Footwear and use expectations
Our promise
Objective testing. Practical recommendations. Defensible documentation.
Findings are written so they can stand on their own — whether the corrective work is completed by your team, another qualified provider, or National Non-Skid.
Reports document the conditions observed within the agreed scope and provide prioritized recommendations. They do not determine legal causation, negligence, or comprehensive code compliance.
Reporting
What a report contains
Structured so a general manager, chief engineer, risk manager, or outside reviewer can each find what they need.
- Executive Summary
- Assessment Scope
- Priority Findings
- Complete Testing Schedule
- Location Map
- Photo Documentation
- Corrective-Action Register
- Limitations
Section labels shown for illustration. Report content is specific to each property and the agreed scope.
Safety Consulting
Request an assessment.
Create a client portal account, find your property in our registry, and submit the assessment intake. We'll confirm scope and scheduling from there. Prefer to talk first? Call or email us.