The AFSSA™ Initiative
AFSSA™ supports organisations in reducing floor safety risk, demonstrating due diligence, and protecting building users through structured assessment and assurance.
Flooring is one of the most widely used safety surfaces across workplaces and public environments, yet consistent assessment and documented assurance have historically been overlooked.
The AFSSA™ initiative introduces a clear, reliable, industry-led framework for assessing and maintaining floor safety.
Purpose of The Initiative
To reduce risk, improve compliance, and promote safer environments by:
- Identifying flooring hazards before incidents occur
- Helping duty holders meet their legal obligations
- Providing transparent, independent assessments
- Encouraging proactive maintenance and safer facilities
- Supporting safer workplaces, schools, NHS settings, and public buildings
AFSSA™ participation demonstrates a commitment to safety, responsibility, and best practice.
Who We Serve
The AFSSA™ framework is designed for organisations responsible for maintaining safe environments, including:
- Schools & Academies
- NHS Trusts & Healthcare Sites
- Commercial Offices
- Retail & Hospitality
- Public-Sector Buildings
- Facilities Management Providers
- Private Landlords & Managed Accommodation
If your premises has foot traffic, AFSSA™ helps ensure it is safe, compliant and defensible.
Our Approach
AFSSA™ assessments follow a structured and independent methodology developed for commercial and public environments. Assessors follow a structured set of criteria developed around:
- Floor condition and maintenance
- Suitability for the area
- Hazard identification
- Slip and trip risk
- Compliance with workplace safety responsibilities
This ensures every assessment is consistent, fair and fully independent.
Our Values
Independence
AFSSA™ operates as an independent assessment framework with no product or manufacturer bias.
Expertise
Developed through extensive commercial flooring and safety experience.
Integrity
Clear, honest assessments with transparent pass/fail outcomes.
Consistency
Uniform standards across all sectors and buildings.
"People come before flooring. Our focus is protecting users, reducing preventable incidents, and supporting duty holders."
Why AFSSA™ Exists
Slips, trips and falls remain one of the most common causes of workplace injury in the UK, yet flooring risks are often only addressed after failure or incident has already occurred.
AFSSA™ introduces structure, clarity, and confidence by enabling consistent and documented floor safety assurance.
What Organisations Can Expect
We aim to help organisations ensure their flooring environments:
✔ Meets a measurable safety standard
✔ Reduces the risk of flooring-related incidents
✔ Demonstrates compliance and due diligence
✔ Shows a clear commitment to user safety
✔ Maintains safer spaces for staff, residents and visitors
AFSSA™ is more than an assessment — it’s a commitment to ongoing safety.