AS/NZS 3661.2:1994

Slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces Guide to the reduction of slip hazards

Standards Australia

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1 - AS/NZS 3661.2:1994 SLIP RESISTANCE OF PEDESTRIAN SURFACES - GUIDE TO THE REDUCTION OF SLIP HAZARDS
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - FOREWORD
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 APPLICATION
6 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 4 SELECTION OF PEDESTRIAN SURFACES FOR SLIP-RESISTANT CHARACTERISTICS
6 - 4.1 Functional considerations
6 - 4.2 Cleaning considerations
7 - 4.3 Structural considerations
7 - 4.4 Assessment of flooring with reference to risk of slipping
7 - 4.5 Assessment of footwear
8 - 5 SLIPPING PROBLEMS DURING INSTALLATION OF FINISHING
8 - 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCEOF FLOORS
8 - 6.1 General
8 - 6.2 Conditions of use
8 - 6.3 Design of cleaning systems
9 - 6.4 Elimination of water
9 - 6.5 Eliminating slippery substances
9 - 6.6 Oil
9 - 6.7 Cleaning
10 - 6.8 Polishing and maintenance of floors
10 - 6.9 Repair
10 - 7 REDUCTION OF SLIP HAZARDS ON EXISTING FLOORS
10 - 7.1 Surface treatment of existing floors
10 - 7.2 Special precautions in the home environment
10 - 7.2.1 Kitchens
10 - 7.2.2 Bathrooms
10 - 7.2.3 Outdoors
11 - 7.2.4 Garages

Abstract

Provides guidance on the selection, installation, care and maintenance of pedestrian surfaces in domestic, commercial and public areas for the purpose of reducing slip hazards. It is not applicable to special industrial situations.

Scope

This Part gives guidance on the selection, installation, care and maintenance of flooring and other surfaces in domestic, public and commercial areas for the purpose of reducing the slip hazard to pedestrians, including people with disabilities.

NOTE: It is impossible to completely remove the risks of persons slipping on pedestrian surfaces. There is a wide range of flooring surfaces available for use in buildings (both in interior and exterior areas) and the slip-resistance characteristics of these surfaces will vary enormously depending on factors such as weather conditions, activities carried out in the building (e.g. there is a high risk of slipping in kitchens and bathrooms where water and other liquids may be spilled and also in hospitals and other health care facilities such as veterinary surgeries), cleaning methods used on the surface, and the type of footwear that the person is wearing.