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Slip Resistance Ratings

Slips and falls cost Australian businesses millions annually. AS 4586 classifies floor slip resistance. Understanding and meeting these ratings keeps your facility safe and compliant.

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What is Why Slip Resistance Matters for Line Marking?

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Why Slip Resistance Matters for Line Marking
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Compliance Standards

AS 4586:2013

Primary standard for slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials.

AS/NZS 4663:2013

Slip resistance measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces using pendulum testing.

Safe Work Australia

Workplace safety requirements including floor slip resistance in work areas.

Building Code of Australia

References slip resistance requirements for floors in building design.

HB 197:1999

Handbook providing guidance on slip resistance classification and testing.

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AS 1742

Traffic Control Devices

Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.

AS/NZS 2890

Parking Facilities

Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 3.2m × 5.4m accessible), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.

AS 4586

Slip Resistance

Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.

AS/NZS 1428

Access & Mobility

Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.

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650-bay shopping centre carpark remarked over two weekend nights. Centre stayed open, customers didn't notice. Parking complaints dropped 80% in first month according to security logs. Best investment this year.

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Full warehouse floor marking before safety audit. Assessed Thursday, quoted Friday, completed Sunday night. 2,400 linear metres in one eight-hour shift. Audit passed with zero recommendations. That's the turnaround you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

P3 is suitable for dry internal areas. P4 for areas that may get wet occasionally. P5 for areas that are frequently wet. We help determine the appropriate rating for each area of your facility.

P ratings (pendulum test) measure wet barefoot slip resistance. R ratings (ramp test) measure slip resistance in oily conditions wearing footwear. Different tests for different hazards.

Yes, paint changes surface characteristics. Standard paint can reduce slip resistance on some surfaces. Anti-slip additives can increase slip resistance where needed.

Yes, we can arrange pendulum testing to verify slip resistance ratings after line marking application. This provides documented evidence of compliance.

We can apply anti-slip aggregates or coatings over existing marking to increase slip resistance. Or remark with appropriate anti-slip materials.

Slightly, due to aggregate additives. But this is minimal compared to the cost of a slip injury. We recommend anti-slip materials for any area that may get wet.

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