Car Parks: The Overlooked Slip Risk in Commercial Properties
Undercover and external car parks are increasingly becoming high-risk pedestrian environments due to worn coatings, contamination, moisture and reduced cleaning attention. Learn how slip resistance testing under AS 4663:2013 helps identify hidden risk before incidents occur.
Slip Testing for Legal and Risk Reports
Defensible slip testing for legal and insurance cases. Reports aligned with AS 4663:2013 and HB 198:2014.
Managing Slip Risk Across Shopping Centre Portfolios
Managing Slip Risk Across Shopping Centre Portfolios Sending samples shouldn’t be a hassle. Zerofal’s national courier service takes the work out of getting your samples tested. We handle the booking and labels—freight is added to your invoice. Just pack and stick.
Pre-Build Slip Risk Reviews
A pre-build slip risk review identifies slip resistance problems in flooring specifications before construction begins – when material selections can still be changed without cost or delay.
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 reduces seasonal exposure.
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 safety. With years of hands-on experience across commercial, industrial, and public environments, Brendan works closely with builders, manufacturers, facility managers, and safety professionals to assess and verify surface slip performance.
His work focuses on practical risk reduction. Using NATA-aligned testing methods and industry standards including AS 4586 and AS 4663, Brendan helps clients understand how surfaces actually perform in real-world conditions — from new product certification through to post-installation compliance testing.
Brendan is known for his practical, collaborative approach. Rather than simply issuing results, he works with clients to interpret testing outcomes, understand compliance obligations, and reduce slip risk across their sites.
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.