A Developing UK framework for Floor Safety Assurance
Supporting organisations in managing flooring safety, maintenance and hygiene risk across commercial environments.
Damaged or poorly maintained flooring can contribute to slip and trip incidents, hygiene risks and costly disruption when issues are not identified early.
Join organisations supporting the development of the AFSSA™ floor safety standard.
Why Floor Safety Matters
Slips, trips and falls remain one of the most common causes of workplace injury in the UK, costing organisations hundreds of millions of pounds each year in claims, lost productivity and disruption.
In many environments, flooring risks develop gradually through wear, damage, poor maintenance or failed repairs. When these issues are not addressed early, they can lead to increased safety risks, hygiene concerns and costly full replacements.
AFSSA™ has been developed to support a more proactive and structured approach to flooring safety management. to flooring safety, helping organisations identify risks earlier, maintain safer environments and extend the life of their flooring assets.
A New Approach to Floor Safety Assurance
Many organisations only address flooring once failure occurs often after incidents, inspections, or costly disruption.
Despite flooring being a critical safety surface, there is currently no consistent framework for annual assessment, condition visibility, or documented assurance.
This creates uncertainty for duty holders responsible for maintaining safe environments.
AFSSA™ is being developed to introduce a consistent approach to floor safety assurance across UK workplaces.
Organisations are invited to join the Founding Register to receive updates and participate in early development.
What is AFSSA™ ?
AFSSA™(Annual Floor Safety Standard Assurance) is a developing UK industry-led framework designed to assess, document, and support the safe management of flooring within commercial and public environments.
The initiative focuses on helping organisations understand floor condition, reduce risk exposure, and demonstrate due diligence through structured safety assessment and reporting.
AFSSA™ supports facilities managers, estates teams, and duty holders by improving visibility, encouraging proactive maintenance, and helping protect building users.
Independent UK Assessment Framework
AFSSA™ introduces a structured approach to assessing and documenting floor safety across commercial and public environments, helping organisations maintain safe, compliant spaces.
Industry-Led Safety Initiative
Developed from extensive experience within commercial environments, AFSSA™ supports organisations in identifying risk, improving visibility of floor condition, and encouraging proactive safety management.
Founding Organisations Register Now Open
Organisations responsible for public or staff environments are invited to join the AFSSA™ Founding Register and receive early updates as the framework develops.
Supporting safer environments through structured floor safety assurance.
Slips & Trips
Poorly maintained or deteriorating flooring is a leading contributor to workplace injuries.
Structured assessment helps organisations identify developing hazards early and maintain safer environments for staff and visitors.
Regulatory Risk
Organisations have a legal duty of care under UK health and safety legislation.
AFSSA™ supports duty holders by improving visibility of floor condition and helping demonstrate proactive risk management.
Reputation & Cost
Slip incidents can lead to claims, disruption, and reputational damage.
A proactive approach to floor safety helps reduce long-term costs while building confidence among staff, visitors, and stakeholders.
“Slip, trip and fall incidents cost UK businesses over £800 million per year in claims and lost productivity.”
How the AFSSA™ Framework Is Intended to Work
The following outlines the intended assessment pathway as the AFSSA™ framework progresses beyond its development phase.
Submit an Application
Complete our online form with basic details about your building and flooring environment.
We review your information and arrange a suitable date for your assessment.
On-Site Assessment
An assessor operating under the AFSSA™ methodology visits your facility to inspect flooring condition, safety, suitability and compliance with workplace safety requirements.
Report & Assessment Outcome
You receive a detailed report, including your pass/fail result, identified hazards, and recommended improvements.
Annual Re-Assessment
AFSSA™ certification will remain valid for 12 months.
To maintain certification, facilities undergo a simple yearly re-assessment to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.
Our Expertise
AFSSA™ has been developed through extensive experience within the commercial flooring sector, where safety risks often develop gradually through wear, failed repairs and poor maintenance.
Our assessors are qualified flooring specialists trained to carry out unbiased floor-safety inspections across the UK.
