Car Parks: The Overlooked Slip Risk in Commercial Properties

Underground shopping centre car park showing pedestrian crossing and damp floor conditions highlighting slip risk

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.

Designing for Safety: Slip Resistance as WHS Architecture

Designing for Safety

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.

Retail Floors: The High-Risk Zones You’re Overlooking

Retail floors

Retail floors often look clean and polished—but that doesn’t mean they’re compliant. Entry tiles, produce aisles, and checkouts are frequent failure zones under AS 4663:2013. This article explains where retail slip risks occur, what HB198:2014 requires, and how to test against real-world conditions.

Can You Fail a Slip Test? Yes — Here’s Why

Can you Fail a Slip Test

Surfaces can and do fail slip resistance tests—both in lab and onsite. Whether it’s a new tile rated under AS 4586:2013 or a worn floor checked to AS 4663:2013, results often fall short of what’s needed. This article explains why failure occurs, what happens next, and how to stay compliant.

Comprehensive slip testing solutions

Dry slip resistance testing near an aldi shop

At Zerofal Slip Testing, our mission is simple: to ensure safety in every step. We understand the importance of providing reliable slip testing services to businesses and individuals alike, helping them create safer environments and prevent accidents. At Zerofal, we empower safe places. Onsite Wet Testing A Wet pendulum friction tester is used to assess […]

Identifying Slip Hazards: 7 crucial steps

Slip report - warning sign

Did you know slips and falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries and commercial property accidents, often resulting in serious consequences for both individuals and businesses. Identifying and mitigating slip hazards is therefore paramount to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone within your premises.