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)....