Slip Resistance compliance with Safetech Consult

Slip Resistance Compliance

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Whether you are in building and construction or have recently treated floors at your property, a slip test is an extremely useful tool in determining the suitability of the flooring installed/ treated.

At Safetech Consult, we use NATA accredited slip resistance data obtained from testing to AS 4663, and provided the material has not been exposed to wearing from post-handover use, these results may be compared against criteria set out by the National Construction Code (NCC), Handbook (HB) 198 and/ or HB 197 (depending on the location of the material).

This ultimately provides you with the information you require, enabling you to make informed decisions with how to progress through your project - reducing slips trips and falls.

*** We always recommend conducting tests onsite, prior to installation of intended flooring materials, or on in-situ treatment samples prior to conducting full treatments. This acts as a quality control activity, safeguarding your processes to avoid potential costs (should testing be performed after installation/ treatment, and the flooring is deemed unsuitable, needing to be re-installed/ re-treated).

Slip Test Compliance Reporting

Safetech Consult provide clear reporting of results, comparing these results against the evaluation criteria offered by specifications, relevant Standards of the NCC.

Slip test compliance reports depending on the number of surfaces and/ or locations that require assessments. Costs start from $100 + GST (AUD) per item. See our service costs for more information.

Slip Test Classification Reporting

As a NATA accredited test facility, all existing surface materials (i.e. those that can be walked on), must be tested to AS 4663. This Standard does not provide a classification system - however, we may be able to consider these results and determine if a Classification may be provided.

Slip test classification reporting costs start from $50 + GST (AUD) per item. See our service costs for more information.

Skid Testing & Reporting

Skid resistance for vehicular traffic can be tested with the British Pendulum. Safetech can conduct skid tests to the following test methods,

AS 1142.42
AS 4049
AS 4663 (NATA accredited)
NSW, T231
QLD, Q704
SA, TP345
WA, 310.1

Skid testing and reporting costs start from $300 + GST (AUD). See our service costs for more information.

Slip Resistance Risk Assessment

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Property owners need to manage their risks and to provide a safe working environment for all people using the area. Slips trips and falls pose a significant financial impact to many property owners, facility managers and commercial cleaners, to put it into perspective, Work Cover Victoria estimates that the total cost of slip, trip and fall injuries equate to approximately $1.5 billion per year across Australia.

At Safetech Consult, we can assist you in avoiding/ mitigating such liabilities as we assess compliance or risk of slipping on surfaces.

As a minimum, NATA accredited slip testing of existing floors to AS 4663 should be conducted, we recommend this be conducted frequently - quarterly to annually depending on the nature of the facility. These results will then be interpreted using a slip resistance risk assessment, so that you understand the risks involved with the surface. Within the reporting, we also provide you with information on how to proceed, the type of controls and/ or recommendations to improve the safety of the surface, ultimately reducing your risk.

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A slip resistance risk assessment is used to determine the notional risk of slipping.

Safetech Consult employ a risk matrix that incorporates slip test data, developed using historical data and information from external sources, like WorkSafe Victoria, ISO 45001, and ISO 31000. We use this to determine the risks at your site and work with you to reduce potentials slips trips and falls claims.

The image on your left here, is the risk matrix used for every slip resistance risk assessment conducted by our team.

Absolute Assurance Guaranteed - Safetech Consult is NATA accredited

Accreditation Number: 21489

Accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing.

NATA is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement for the mutual recognition of the equivalence of testing, medical testing, calibration, inspection, proficiency testing scheme providers and reference materials producers reports and certificates

At Safetech Consult, where safe tech meets science, we translate complex technical information into clear, reliable guidance that empowers you to build safe environments - because Safety is No Accident.

Slip Risk & Compliance