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Polysafe

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Overview: Polysafe safety flooring, produced by Polyflor, is designed for various applications, ensuring high performance and quality with a focus on slip resistance throughout its lifespan.

Key Features:

Slip resistance with a ≥36 result on the RRL Pendulum wet test.
Enhanced cleanability and appearance retention with PolysafeTM PUR.
Available in diverse colors and decorations.
100% recyclable and contains recycled materials.
Compliant with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.

Product Innovations: Innovations include Supratec for improved cleanability and PolysafeTM PUR for enhanced maintenance, ensuring sustainable slip resistance and durability.

How Polysafe Works: Slip resistance is achieved by embedding aggregates like quartz and silicon carbide within the wear layer, providing a rough surface that increases friction.

Applications: Ideal for wet or spill-prone areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and changing rooms, and suitable for high-visibility areas due to decorative options.

Case Studies:

Wellington College: Used in changing areas for slip resistance and easy maintenance.
St. John’s C.E. Primary School: Provided a safe and attractive solution for toilet and washroom areas.
Chaucer Centre: Enhanced the cafeteria with decorative design and slip resistance.
Keynsham Health Centre: Offered a warm, welcoming environment with wood effect design.

Conclusion: Polysafe flooring is a reliable solution for slip resistance, aesthetics, and maintenance, preferred in sectors like education, healthcare, and hospitality.

Key Features and Specifications:

Incorporates PolysafeTM PUR for appearance retention and maintenance cost savings.
BRE Global A+ Rated, suitable for education and healthcare.
Includes quartz crystals, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide particles, and natural recycled aggregates for enhanced traction and safety.
Fully HSE compliant with slip resistance assured for the product's life.
100% recyclable and contains recycled material.

Typical Applications:

Washrooms, toilet areas, kitchens, bar serving areas, laundry and sluice rooms, changing rooms, cloakrooms, and corridors.

Product Variants and Locations:

Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR: Installed at Loxford Polyclinic for slip resistance and easy cleanability.
Polysafe Strata: Used at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, for tunnel entrance and stairway areas.
Polysafe Standard: Featured at Chelsea Football Club for reproducing club emblems.
Polysafe Hydro: Installed at Aston Villa FC Training Complex for walk-in shower areas.
Polysafe Ultima: Used at The Cooking School, Dean Clough, for enhanced slip resistance in kitchen areas.
Polysafe Wood FX Acoustic PUR: Installed at Lambeth Academy for corridors, offering acoustic properties and slip resistance.

Environmental Impact and Ratings:

The BRE Global environmental assessment evaluates the environmental impact of flooring products over a 60-year life cycle.
Safety flooring is assessed on various environmental impacts, including climate change, water extraction, and human toxicity.
Floor finishes receive ratings from A+ to E, with A+ being the highest achievable environmental rating.

Environmental Ratings and BREEAM: The document discusses the BRE Global rating scheme, which categorizes environmental ratings for flooring into sectors. Ratings range from A+ to E, with A+ being the most desirable. These ratings are crucial for maximizing a building's BREEAM score, especially for government-funded buildings. Polyflor is highlighted as the only vinyl flooring manufacturer with multiple ranges certified as A+ in major use areas like education and healthcare.

Product Specifications: Polyflor offers a variety of safety flooring options, including Polysafe ranges, which are suitable for areas with water spillages and contaminants. These products achieve high surface roughness and slip resistance, making them ideal for public and commercial spaces. The Polysafe Wood FX Acoustic PUR also provides sound reduction benefits, meeting Building Regulations Part E requirements.

Maintenance and Cost Efficiency: Polysafe flooring incorporates advanced cleaning technology, such as Supratec PUR, which enhances cleanability and reduces maintenance costs by up to 60% compared to traditional safety flooring. This results in fewer cleaning chemicals and reduced environmental impact.

Risk Assessment and Recommendations: Before specifying a floor covering, a risk assessment is recommended to determine the appropriate type of flooring based on potential contaminants, maintenance, footwear, traffic, and aesthetics. The document provides guidance on product suitability for various applications, including healthcare, education, leisure, and residential care.

Recycling and Environmental Initiatives: Polyflor is a founder member of Recofloor, a vinyl take-back scheme aimed at recycling post-consumer waste. This initiative supports environmental sustainability by reducing landfill waste.

Certification and Longevity: Polysafe ranges are certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for a minimum of 10 years of use, provided they are installed according to Polyflor instructions. This certification assures product performance in heavily trafficked areas.

Introduction: Polysafe flooring products are designed to provide slip resistance and durability in various environments. The document outlines the specifications, testing procedures, and performance attributes of Polysafe products, emphasizing their suitability for safety-critical areas.

Specifications and Performance: Polysafe products are engineered to maintain slip resistance and durability over time. They comply with EN 13845 standards, ensuring no significant wear after 50,000 abrasion cycles. The flooring is also designed for easy installation and maintenance, with flexibility for site-formed coving and welding.

Durability and Testing: Polysafe flooring undergoes rigorous internal and external testing to ensure it meets industry standards for slip resistance and durability. The products are tested for abrasion resistance, welding strength, and stain resistance, demonstrating excellent performance in these areas.

Slip Resistance: Slip resistance is a critical feature of Polysafe flooring. The products are tested using the RRL Pendulum Coefficient of Friction Test, achieving a low slip risk classification with a Pendulum test value of 36+ in wet conditions. The flooring also exceeds surface microroughness standards, ensuring safety in water-wet areas.

Environmental and Health Considerations: Polysafe products are certified as low VOC, contributing to healthier indoor air quality. They also contain antimicrobial agents, inhibiting the growth of MRSA and other pathogens, making them suitable for healthcare environments.

Recommendations: For optimal performance, it is recommended to follow proper cleaning and maintenance procedures. Polyflor provides detailed floorcare sheets for each Polysafe range. Additionally, consulting with Polyflor's Customer Technical Support Team is advised for specific project requirements and potential contaminants.

Slip Resistance Testing Methods: Various methods are used to assess the slip resistance of flooring, including the Ramp test and the Pendulum test. The Ramp test, often used in industrial settings, does not correlate well with the Pendulum test due to differences in contaminants and footwear used. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends the Pendulum test combined with surface roughness measurements for accurate in-situ results.

Complementary Test Methods: Other methods, such as the Slip Alert and the HSE Slips Assessment Tool (SAT), are available but should only complement the Pendulum test. The SAT is a software tool that assesses slip potential by considering surface roughness, contamination, footwear, and cleaning regimes.

Standards and Certifications: Polysafe products adhere to HSE guidelines, achieving a 36+ rating in the Pendulum wet test. They also conform to EN 13845:2005 for particle-based safety flooring and carry the CE mark, indicating compliance with fire and slip performance standards.

Installation and Maintenance: Proper installation is crucial for optimal performance. This includes attention to details such as drainage, expansion joints, and edge trims. Polysafe flooring should be installed with appropriate drainage systems and expansion joint covers to ensure durability and safety. Maintenance involves regular cleaning with neutral or alkaline cleansers and machine scrubbing.

Acoustic Performance: Polysafe can be combined with Acoustifoam to enhance acoustic performance, achieving an impact sound reduction level of over 18dB, which complies with UK Building Regulations.

Additional Resources: Further information and guidance can be found in various HSE information sheets and UKSRG guidelines. Polyflor also offers a RIBA Approved CPD seminar for specifying safety vinyl floorcoverings.

Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures: To ensure safety and cleanliness, floors should be allowed to dry completely before pedestrian access. If immediate drying is not possible, barriers should be used to indicate wet areas and suggest alternative routes. For water-based spillages, a 'clean as you go' policy is recommended to prevent contamination spread. Spot cleaning for water spills can be done with mops or paper towels, while greasy spills require a neutral detergent. For stubborn marks, an undiluted alkaline cleanser with a scrubbing pad is effective.

Product-Specific Maintenance: For PolysafeTM PUR and Supratec PUR products, traditional maintenance methods like scrubbing machines are suitable. A clean microfibre mop can also be used for diluted detergent solutions. For POLYSAFE HYDRO, a rotary scrubbing brush or cylindrical scrubbing machine is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Polish Application: Do not apply polish to Polysafe flooring as it may impair slip resistance.
Under-floor Heating: Polysafe products can be installed over underfloor heating, provided the temperature does not exceed 27°C.
Subfloor Moisture: Polysafe should be laid on subfloors with moisture levels not exceeding 75% RH.

Specifications and Certifications: The document lists various Polysafe products with specifications such as thickness, roll size, weight, and performance standards. Products are certified for slip resistance, fire reaction, and environmental impact, with certifications like EN 13845 and ASTM F1303.

Environmental and Safety Features: Polysafe products are 100% recyclable, contain recycled materials, and incorporate antimicrobial agents. They offer good resistance to dilute acids and alkalis and are designed for anti-fatigue benefits.

Contact Information: Contact details for Polyflor offices worldwide are provided for further inquiries and support.

Catalog excerpts

POLYSAFE. THE COMPLETE SAFETY FLOORING SOLUTION

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Slip resistance assurance Polysafe safety flooring has been manufactured by Polyflor for over 25 years and today the collection offers an array of products for all possible applications with a level of performance and quality second to none. Safety flooring is specified increasingly to provide underfoot safety for employees, customers and public alike. Polyflor is unswerving in its commitment to maintain the level of slip resistance throughout the guaranteed life of the product, in addition to providing the choice of colour, decoration, texture and ease of cleaning you would expect from a Polyflor...

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Polysafe – slip resistance assured for the guaranteed life 4 POLYFLOR – 1ST TO MARKET Polyflor is a true pioneer of safety flooring manufacture. As well as being the first to offer an Agrément assessment of product performance, based on appropriate maintenance of the now universal 2mm gauge product, Polyflor was also the first to launch a more decorative, multi-chip decoration in the 1990s. In 2000, the bar was raised significantly with the launch of Supratec – a patented leap in cleanability of safety floors. And now brings a significant advancement in safety flooring maintenance with the availability...

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of the product 5 If Polysafe flooring is used in the correct areas and maintained correctly, the slip resistance will tend to improve with age. Over time, the more abrasive aggregates will be left behind and still be carrying out the job of imparting the necessary slip resistance in years to come. Conversely, hybrid products currently being sold as ‘safety floors’ in some instances have very thin coatings of aggregate applied or include a slightly rougher surface emboss. These products pass ex-factory ramp tests but only offer short term slip resistance that reduces after installation and wear....

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60% MAINTENANCE COST SAVING HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A MULTI-CHIP DECORATION, FEATURING THE MAINTENANCE BENEFITS OF SUPRATEC PUR • Incorporates Polysafe TM Supratec PUR for optimum appearance retention and life cycle maintenance cost savings of up to 60%. • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areas such as education and healthcare. • Incorporates quartz, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide particles and recycled natural aggregates, to improve traction and safety underfoot. • Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance assured for the guaranteed life of the product...

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HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING FEATURING THE SUPRATEC PUR MAINTENANCE ENHANCEMENT, WITH A MULTI-FLAKE DECORATION MAINTENANCE COST SAVING • Incorporates Polysafe TM Supratec PUR for optimum appearance retention and life cycle maintenance cost savings of up to 60%. • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areas such as education and healthcare. • Incorporates quartz, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide particles and recycled natural aggregates, to improve traction and safety underfoot. • Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance assured for the guaranteed life of the product –...

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HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING FEATURING THE BENEFITS OF POLYSAFETM PUR AND A HIGH DENSITY FLAKE DECORATION WITH PEARLESCENT MAINTENANCE COST SAVING • Incorporates Polysafe TM PUR for optimum appearance retention and life cycle maintenance cost savings of up to 60%. • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areas such as education and healthcare. Incorporates clear aluminium oxide and coloured quartz to improve traction and safety underfoot. Ideal for front or back of house areas where aesthetics and slip resistance are important. • Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance...

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DECORATIVE HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING FEATURING CONTEMPORARY WOOD DESIGNS AND BENEFITS OF POLYSAFE TM PUR MAINTENANCE COST SAVING • Incorporates Polysafe TM PUR for optimum appearance retention and life cycle maintenance cost savings of up to 60%. • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 415) in major areas such as education and healthcare. • Incorporates aluminium oxide particles to improve traction and safety underfoot. aesthetics and slip resistance are important. • Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance assured for the guaranteed life of the product – ≥36 result achieved on RRL...

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Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR HEAVY-DUTY, DECORATIVE SAFETY FLOORING WITH MULTI-CHIP DESIGN AND FEATURING THE POLYSAFE TM PUR MAINTENANCE ENHANCEMENT MAINTENANCE COST SAVING • Incorporates Polysafe TM PUR for optimum appearance retention and life cycle maintenance cost savings of up to 60%. • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areas such as education and healthcare. • Incorporates quartz crystals, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide particles and natural recycled aggregates, to improve traction and safety underfoot. • Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance assured for the...

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Polysafe Strata HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A MULTI-COLOURED FLAKE DECORATION • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areas such as education and healthcare. • Incorporates quartz, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide particles and natural recycled aggregates, to improve traction and safety underfoot. Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance assured for the guaranteed life of the product – ≥36 result achieved on RRL Pendulum wet test - 4S Rubber (Slider 96) , with a surface roughness of Rz ≥20µm. • A popular multi-coloured flake decoration allows vibrant colours to be...

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Polysafe Standard HEAVY-DUTY SAFETY FLOORING WITH A TRADITIONAL DECORATION • BRE Global A+ Rated Product (Certificate No: ENP 336) in major areas such as education and healthcare. • Incorporates quartz, aluminium oxide, silicon carbide particles and natural recycled aggregates, to improve traction and safety underfoot. • Proven to be an easier to clean standard safety flooring. • Best selling range offering extremely good value. • Fully HSE compliant, with slip resistance assured for the guaranteed life of the product – ≥36 result achieved on RRL Pendulum wet test - 4S Rubber (Slider 96), with...

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