Is Your Sample Ready? Prep Checklist
Accurate slip resistance results start before the test begins. This guide outlines how to prepare your samples for AS 4586 testing – covering size, cleaning, curing, and packaging – to ensure reliable, certifiable results the first time.
Local Gov: Public Paths, Parks & Liability
Public spaces are high-risk environments for slips, trips, and falls. This article explains how councils can use AS 4586 and AS 4663 testing to manage liability across parks, paths, and public facilities – protecting both people and budgets through data-driven maintenance and compliance.
Designing for Safety: Slip Resistance as WHS Architecture
Slip resistance is more than a compliance test – it’s part of architectural safety design. This article explores how AS 4586 and AS 4663 testing integrate into WHS planning, helping architects and builders design for compliance from the ground up.
Understanding D0 vs D1 in Dry Slip Testing
AS 4586:2013 classifies dry-use surfaces as D0 or D1. Learn why the cut-off matters and why even one low result can mean a fail.
Hospitality Flooring: Kitchens, Bars and Pool Areas
Kitchens, bars and pools are high-risk zones. AS 4586-2013 and HB198-2014 require P5 or P4 ratings to protect guests and staff.
Borderline Results: Why Interpretation Matters
Borderline slip resistance results may pass one interpretation but fail another. Learn how AS 4586:2013, AS 4663:2013 and HB198:2014 apply in practice.
NATA Accreditation: Why It Matters
Only NATA-accredited slip testing reports stand up in audits, insurance claims and legal contexts. Learn why accreditation matters
From Tile to Certificate: The Lab Journey
What happens inside a slip testing lab? Follow the process from tile submission to AS 4586:2013 certification in Zerofal’s Sydney lab.
Hospitality: Lobby Shine vs Wet Feet
Polished lobbies look impressive but can be hazardous when wet. Learn how AS 4586:2013 and AS 4663:2013 protect hospitality projects from slips, trips and falls.
Proactive vs Reactive Safety: What It Signals to Insurers
Insurers assess how slips, trips and falls are managed. Learn why proactive slip testing under AS 4663-2013 reduces exposure and strengthens compliance.