TLDR: Facilities management companies carry direct liability for slip hazards in the buildings they manage. When a slip and fall incident occurs, the question asked of the FM is whether they had a documented, proactive slip risk management program. Independent NATA-accredited slip resistance testing provides...
TLDR: Australian Slip Testing provides NATA-accredited slip resistance testing for builders, developers, flooring contractors, and certifiers across Australia. We test installed floor surfaces at pre-handover, post-installation, and remediation stages to confirm real-world compliance with AS 4586, AS 4663, and NCC requirements. Manufacturer ratings alone are...
TLDR: Strip and seal works, deep cleaning programs, and surface treatments can all alter floor slip resistance. If a slip and fall incident occurs on a surface you have cleaned or treated, you may face scrutiny over whether your methods contributed. Independent NATA-accredited slip testing...
TLDR: Strata managers and body corporates have a duty of care to manage slip hazards in common areas including pool surrounds, external pathways, car parks, stairways, entry foyers, and recreational facilities. NATA-accredited independent slip resistance testing provides documented evidence that the body corporate is actively...
Dry floor friction testing is a practical method for assessing slip resistance under normal, dry conditions. This testing method measures how easily a person might slip on a dry surface, providing facility managers and property owners with reliable data to manage risk and maintain compliance...
Wet pendulum slip testing is a widely used and reliable method for measuring slip resistance on floor surfaces in wet conditions. This test uses a calibrated pendulum device to simulate a pedestrian heel striking a wet surface, producing a measurable result used to assess safety...
In Australian slip testing, Slider 55 and Slider 96 are the two rubber sliders used in wet pendulum testing under AS 4586 and AS 4663. Slider 55 simulates barefoot conditions; Slider 96 simulates footwear....
TLDR: There is no fixed mandatory testing interval under Australian Standards. How often slip testing should be conducted depends on the environment, traffic levels, surface type, and exposure conditions. Higher-risk environments such as aged care, hospitals, and external pedestrian areas warrant more frequent assessment....
Slip resistance is a critical safety consideration in buildings across Australia, but is slip testing actually required under the National Construction Code (NCC)....
TLDR: Australian slip resistance ratings classify how slip-resistant a surface is under AS 4586. Four testing methods produce four separate rating scales: P ratings (wet pendulum), D ratings (dry friction), A-B-C ratings (wet barefoot), and R ratings (oil-wet ramp). Each applies to different environments and...