Slip Testing Services
Wet pendulum skid tester
Dry friction tester
Independent slip testing surfaces helps property owners and managers to Reduce Your Risk!.
Regular slip resistance measurement is an integral part of any risk management program, establishing that the slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces comply with the recommendations for specific locations set out by Standards Australia (HB197:1999).
There are many factors that may influence the risk of slips and falls. For property managers and owners, the level of slip resistance of a property's pedestrian surfaces is one area that can be monitored.
Other factors that may influence a slip fall incident include type of footwear, speed and type of gait, use of walking aids, and lighting.
Areas tested include any internal and external walkways, steps and ramps, common loading bays, pedestrian crossings and other painted car park indicators, wet waste handling areas, toilets and many other locations.
Independent Slip Testing Services performs NATA accredited wet pendulum and dry friction measurement using the equipment shown to the following relevant standards.
AS/NZS.4663:2004 Slip resistance measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces.
AS/NZS.4585:2004 Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials.
Independent Slip Testing Services is a NATA accredited testing facility. ISTS complies with testing and reporting procedures outlined in the relevant Australian and New Zealand standards. Visit Standards Australia for up-to-date AS/NZS standards for slip resistance measurement and classification of pedestrian surfaces.