Education: Schools, TAFEs & Transitional Zones
Surface Safety in Education Settings
Educational sites face varied surface risks. AS 4663–2013 testing helps WHS teams monitor safety across entries, ramps, and stairwells – especially where foot traffic is high and surfaces change often.
From wet concrete paths to indoor vinyl, schools and universities manage dozens of surface types – and thousands of steps per day. Slip risk can arise anywhere, but it’s highest in transition zones:
- Entryways exposed to rain
- Covered walkways with drainage issues
- Stairwells with polished timber or terrazzo
- Older buildings with mismatched repairs
- Outdoor ramps with faded texture
AS 4663–2013 testing allows you to measure these surfaces as they are today. It’s used to:
- Audit known hazards across a site
- Track how surfaces degrade over time
- Identify zones needing treatment or retest
- Justify budget for remediation before injury occurs
Zerofal supports schools and TAFEs with structured, site-wide testing plans. These are practical tools to demonstrate WHS compliance and reduce claims from students, staff, and visitors.
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