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Independent Testing. Objective Results.

Independent Slip Resistance Testing.

On-site wet pendulum, dry floor friction and combined testing for existing pedestrian surfaces across Perth, regional Western Australia and interstate by arrangement.

Prime Safety wet slip resistance testing at a retail entrance
WET + DRY / FIELD CAPABILITYReal field work. Clear reporting.

Perth metro · Regional WA · Interstate by arrangement

Monday–Sunday: 7:00am–7:00pm

Quick answer

What is Slip Resistance Testing?

Independent on-site slip resistance testing for existing pedestrian surfaces across Perth and Western Australia using wet pendulum and dry floor friction methods.

Perth & WAIndependent testingClear reporting
Slip Resistance Testing

Slip resistance testing for existing surfaces.

Prime Safety provides independent on-site slip resistance testing for pedestrian surfaces. We assess wet and dry conditions using the applicable method and agreed scope, then document the test locations, conditions, measured results and relevant classifications in a clear report.

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Wet Pendulum Testing

WammaLab Pendulum
Wet slip resistance under specified wet conditions.
AS 4663:2013

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Dry Floor Friction Testing

Tortus 3
Dry floor friction assessment for existing pedestrian surfaces.
AS 4663:2013

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Combined Wet + Dry

Wet Pendulum + Tortus 3
Used where the agreed scope requires evidence across both conditions.
AS 4663:2013

What the scope can cover

  • Existing tiles, concrete, stone, timber and vinyl may be suitable subject to method and site suitability.
  • Indoor and selected external pedestrian areas can be assessed.
  • Testing method is selected around the surface, location and intended use.
  • Equipment is calibrated by ISTS, a NATA-accredited laboratory.
  • Prime Safety is an independent testing provider, not a NATA-accredited laboratory.
Common Questions

Questions about this service.

Plain-language answers to the questions buyers commonly ask before booking.

01What is slip resistance testing?

Slip resistance testing measures the frictional characteristics of pedestrian surfaces under specified test conditions. Prime Safety provides on-site wet pendulum and dry floor friction testing for existing pedestrian surfaces in accordance with AS 4663:2013.

02What is the difference between wet and dry testing?

Wet pendulum testing assesses slip resistance under specified wet conditions. Dry floor friction testing using the Tortus 3 assesses a surface under specified dry conditions. One method does not automatically replace the other.

03Which Australian Standard applies to existing floors?

AS 4663:2013 applies to the on-site measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces. AS 4586 relates primarily to the classification of new pedestrian surface materials.

04Is Prime Safety NATA accredited?

Prime Safety is an independent testing provider and is not itself a NATA-accredited laboratory. Our wet and dry slip-testing equipment is calibrated by ISTS, a NATA-accredited laboratory.

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