Knowledge Base : Slip Resistance Explained
Clear, compliant answers to the most common questions about slip resistance testing, standards, safety, and certification. Start by choosing a topic below.
Slip Resistance Basics
Understand P and D ratings, test types, and how slip resistance is measured.
Standards & Compliance
AS 4586, AS 4663, NCC requirements—explained clearly for specifiers and safety teams.
Sector Safety Series
Explore tailored safety guidance by industry: retail, aged care, education, and more.
Product Certification
See what it takes to get slip resistance certification for tiles, coatings, and surfaces..
Test Reports Explained
Learn how to read wet and dry test reports and what the results really mean.
Lab testing Insights
Go behind the scenes of our accredited lab testing process. See how precision matters.
Risk & Prevention
Practical tips to prevent slips and reduce your liability through design and maintenance.
Recent Articles
Why Testing Before Installation Saves Thousands
Laboratory testing to AS 4586:2013 confirms P and D classifications before installation. Early certification protects project timelines and prevents expensive remediation.
Councils & Wet Weather Liability: Managing Public Interface Risk Before Winter
Public footpaths, ramps and civic facilities face increased exposure in wet weather. Structured testing to AS 4663:2013 strengthens municipal risk management and defensibility.
Winter Is Coming: Why Slip Risk Spikes Before You Notice
Moisture, condensation and increased cleaning cycles elevate slip risk in winter. Testing existing floors to AS 4663:2013 before peak wet conditions confirms compliance and
Meet Brendan Sheedy
Founder & Lead Slip Resistance Consultant
Brendan Sheedy is the founder of Zerofal and a nationally recognised specialist in slip resistance testing and surface
Don’t Wait for Handover Week to Book Your Lab Test
Late booking of AS 4586 testing can delay certification. Testing the final surface system is critical.
Retail Entries: The First 3 Metres Are the Highest Risk Zone
Most retail slip incidents occur at entry thresholds. Annual testing provides defensible documentation.