TLDR: Australian Slip Testing provides NATA-accredited slip resistance testing across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Devonport, and the wider Tasmania region. We test commercial, retail, healthcare, aged care, education, hospitality, strata, and industrial sites using wet pendulum and dry floor friction methods in accordance with AS 4586 and AS 4663. Results are objective, traceable, and suitable for compliance, legal, and insurance purposes. Call 0405 042 814 or email info@australiansliptesting.com.au.
Slip Resistance Testing in Hobart and Tasmania
Australian Slip Testing provides NATA-accredited slip resistance testing across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and the wider Tasmania region. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, our testing delivers objective, traceable results suitable for compliance, legal, and insurance purposes. We work with facility managers, property owners, strata managers, builders, and building operators across commercial, retail, healthcare, aged care, education, hospitality, and industrial environments throughout Tasmania.
As Australia’s southernmost state capital and a growing destination for tourism, hospitality, and commercial development, Hobart’s cool temperate climate, heritage building stock, and expanding built environment make regular slip resistance testing an important part of effective risk management and compliance with Australian Standards AS 4586 and AS 4663.
Why Slip Testing Matters in Hobart and Tasmania
Tasmania’s cool temperate climate creates year-round slip hazards that are among the most consistent of any Australian state. Hobart experiences regular rainfall, cold winters, morning frost, and persistent condensation across building entries, external stairways, covered walkways, ramps, and transition zones between outdoor and indoor surfaces. These conditions are present for a significant portion of the year and can rapidly compromise floor surface performance.
Launceston, Burnie, and regional Tasmanian centres experience similar or more severe conditions, with higher rainfall, colder winters, and greater frost exposure in many areas. Burnie’s significant retail and industrial activity, combined with its coastal exposure, makes regular slip testing particularly relevant for building operators in the northwest.
Tasmania’s growing tourism and hospitality sector, alongside its established healthcare, aged care, education, and government sectors, generates a broad range of facilities where slip risk is an ongoing operational concern. Accredited slip resistance testing conducted in line with AS 4586 and AS 4663 delivers results that are reliable, repeatable, and suitable for compliance reporting, insurance documentation, and legal purposes.
How Our Slip Testing Works
Australian Slip Testing conducts non-disruptive, onsite testing across Tasmania using industry-recognised methods accredited by NATA. AS 4586 applies to the classification of new floor surfaces, while AS 4663 applies to the assessment of existing installed surfaces.
Wet pendulum slip testing measures slip resistance in wet conditions using a calibrated pendulum device and is the most widely used slip test method in Australia. It applies to most commercial, public, and external environments and is widely referenced in legal matters and risk assessments. See our wet pendulum slip testing guide.
Dry floor friction testing measures the Coefficient of Friction on dry internal surfaces using the Tortus Floor Friction Tester. It is used for internal environments expected to remain dry such as corridors, office lobbies, and retail spaces. See our dry floor friction testing guide.
All results are classified in accordance with AS 4586. For a full explanation of P, D, and R ratings, see our guide to Australian slip resistance ratings.
Each inspection includes a detailed test report outlining tested areas, surface descriptions, methods used, slip resistance classifications, and clear practical commentary.
Who We Work With in Tasmania
Australian Slip Testing works with a broad range of clients across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and the wider Tasmania region.
Commercial office buildings require testing across lift lobbies, corridors, stairways, ramps, and entry foyers. Surface wear and cleaning practices in high-traffic environments can affect slip resistance over time.
Retail and shopping centres present slip risks across tiled concourses, entry points, food court areas, and amenities. We have existing experience working with retail centres in Burnie and service major precincts across Hobart and Launceston.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities require careful assessment across clinical areas, corridors, wet areas, and patient bathrooms. Slip resistance is a critical component of patient and staff safety across Tasmania’s healthcare network, including Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, and North West Regional Hospital in Burnie.
Aged care facilities must manage slip risk for residents with varying levels of mobility. Tasmania’s ageing population makes this a particularly important sector for regular, independent slip testing. See our guide to slip testing for aged care and schools.
Hospitality and tourism venues including hotels, restaurants, cellar doors, and waterfront dining precincts face significant slip risk across outdoor dining areas, entry points, and wet amenities. Tasmania’s booming tourism sector makes this an increasingly important area for independent testing.
Education facilities including schools, TAFE Tasmania campuses, and the University of Tasmania require assessment across canteens, amenities, external walkways, and high-traffic corridors.
Strata properties require testing across common area pathways, car parks, pool decks, stairways, and external walkways. Body corporates and strata managers across Tasmania use independent testing to support safety and manage liability. See our strata managers guide to slip testing.
Facilities management companies operating across Tasmania use independent slip testing as part of scheduled safety audits and risk management programs. See our slip testing guide for facilities management companies.
Cleaning companies and contractors working on Tasmanian commercial properties can use slip testing to verify floor performance before and after treatments. See our slip testing guide for cleaning companies.
Builders and developers use slip resistance testing at practical completion to confirm compliance with NCC requirements and AS 4586 classifications. See our slip testing guide for builders and construction projects.
Where We Test in Tasmania
Hobart and surrounds: Hobart CBD, Sandy Bay, Battery Point, New Town, Glenorchy, Moonah, Clarence, Rosny, Bellerive, Kingston, Huonville, and surrounding areas.
Launceston and surrounds: Launceston CBD, Invermay, Prospect, Ravenswood, Kings Meadows, Newnham, Summerhill, Youngtown, Legana, and surrounding areas.
Burnie and the northwest: Burnie CBD, Wynyard, Devonport, Ulverstone, Penguin, Somerset, and surrounding areas.
Our technicians travel across Tasmania to support regional facilities, multi-site portfolios, and one-off assessments statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should slip testing be carried out in Tasmania?
There is no single mandated frequency for all buildings. Testing is generally recommended after any flooring work or changes to cleaning regimes, following a slip incident, and periodically as part of an ongoing risk management program. Many Tasmanian facility managers test annually or biannually, with more frequent testing in high-traffic or high-risk areas. See our guide to how often slip testing should be conducted.
Does Tasmania's climate affect slip resistance?
Yes, significantly. Tasmania experiences some of Australia’s coolest and wettest conditions, with regular rainfall, winter frost, and persistent condensation creating year-round slip hazards across building entries, external stairways, ramps, and covered walkways. These conditions are present for a large part of the year across Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, making regular testing particularly important.
What is NATA accreditation and why does it matter?
NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accreditation means a testing provider has been independently assessed and found to meet internationally recognised standards for testing competence. For slip testing in Tasmania, NATA accreditation means results are traceable, reliable, and suitable for compliance, legal, and insurance purposes.
What happens after a slip test is completed?
Following testing, Australian Slip Testing provides a detailed written report outlining tested areas, surface descriptions, methods used, slip resistance classifications, and practical commentary. This report can be used for compliance documentation, insurance purposes, risk management, and maintenance planning.
Do you service Launceston and Burnie as well as Hobart?
Yes. Australian Slip Testing services the full state of Tasmania, including Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Devonport, and surrounding regional areas. Our technicians travel statewide to support facilities of all sizes.
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Book a Slip Test in Tasmania
Call 0405 042 814 or email info@australiansliptesting.com.au to arrange testing across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, and the wider Tasmania region.