"Slip resistance and maintenance challenges within the recreation industry ' Technical Seminar 6th May 2016
Independent Slip Resistance Testing Aquatics & Recreation VIC | Friday 6th May 2016 INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
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Independent Slip Resistance Testing • Established since 1985. • Active member of the Australian Standard’s Committee for Slip Resistance Testing • Services in this area include; Routine Testing, Risk assessment, Incident investigation and Expert witness • NATA accredited for Wet pendulum (P value), Dry floor friction (D value), Oil wet (R value) & Wet barefoot incline platform testing (A,B,C values)
Case Study “G.J Coles and Co. Ltd yesterday agreed to pay $2.8 million in an out-of-court settlement to a woman who gave birth prematurely to brain-damaged twins after slipping on the floor of a Coles store� Johnson, P., 05/08/1992, The AGE, pp. 3
Location:
Coles Supermarkets Dandenong, Victoria.
Incident:
Slip and fall (spilled drink)
Injury:
Premature birth of twins who were born with brain damage
Testing:
Wet Pendulum Test Method (standard was in DRAFT form, pre-AS/NZS standard)
The Investigation: Dr. Gary Martin, ATTAR provided an Expert Report presentation. Reporting to the draft Standard for the first time a quantitative interpretation of floor friction was presented.
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Slips & Trips •
Slips occur when a person’s foot unexpectedly loses traction with the floor, resulting in a loss of friction (eg, wet or highly polished floor, spills, unsecured mats).
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Trips occur when a person is walking and their foot or leg unexpectedly “catches” on an object, resulting in a loss of balance (eg, uneven surface, trailing cord or open drawer).
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Slips or trips can cause injuries without a fall because the force produced by the loss of balance –together with the awkward postures of regaining balance – can sprain ligaments in joints or strain muscles.
Source: Work Safe Victoria 2011
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Common hazards
1. Are there sudden changes in floor surfaces? 2. Are the surfaces clean? 3. Are the surfaces suitable?
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OHS & WHS Regulations Duty of Care To Employees: • Ensure health and safety in the workplace. • Provide a working environment that is safe and without risks to health. To Residents & Public: • Ensure people are not, as far as reasonably practicable, exposed to risks to their health and safety. Due Diligence Required by the: • Workplace Owner or • Person with Management or Control of a Workplace (PMCW)
Duty of Care - slips, trips and falls Controlling Risk– • Monitoring pedestrian surface through regular testing, the facility ensures the risk of slipping remains known and a responsible risk management plan is maintained. • With time, a pedestrian surface will deteriorate and become more slippery. The Client may elect to replace or treat the surface rather than accept the increased risk of slipping.
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The Code, Standards and Handbook The Code • NCC – National Construction Codes Volumes 1 & 2 The Standards • AS 4586 – 2013 Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials, now supersedes AS/NZS 4586 - 2004. •
AS 4663 – 2013 Slip Resistance measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces, now supersedes AS/NZS 4663 - 2004.
The Handbook • HB198 – 2014 Guide to the specification and testing of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces.
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The Code, Standards and Handbook NCC
Other areas not in the NCC
1. Stair Treads and Stairway Landings in Buildings 2. Nosings for Stair Treads and Stairway Landings in Buildings 3. Ramps in Buildings
1. External Pavements and Ramps 2. Hotels, Offices, Public Buildings, Schools and Kindergartens 3. Supermarkets and Shopping Centres 4. Loading docks, Commercial Kitchens, Cold Stores, Serving areas 5. Swimming pools and Sporting Facilities 6. Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities
Australian Standards (AS) – How we do the tests Handbook (HB198) – guidelines as to how we interpret the results INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Why is it important to know the Slip Resistance Value of a finished surface? Possible Answers? 1. Duty of Care 2. Fit for purpose (activities?) 3. Compliance to AS standards
Classification of Pedestrian Surface Material - wet
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Classification of Pedestrian Surface Material - wet Notional contributions of the floor surface to the risk of slipping. • • • • • • Test Conditions
Wet Pendulum
Very lowP5 Low P4 Moderate P3 High P2 Very high P1 Extremely high P0
Australian Standard
Slip Resistance (SR)
Pedestrian Surfaces
Classification
AS 4586 – 2013
Classification
New
P0, P1 to P5
AS 4663 – 2013
Measurement
Existing
SRV Value
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Classification of Pedestrian Surface Material - dry
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Classification of Pedestrian Surface Material - dry Notional contributions of the floor surface to the risk of slipping D1 - Moderate to very low rating D0 - High to very high rating Test Conditions
Dry Floor Friction
Australian Standard
Slip Resistance (SR)
Pedestrian Surfaces
Classification
AS 4586 – 2013
Classification
New
D0 or D1
AS 4663 – 2013
Measurement
Existing
Mean Value
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Classification of Pedestrian Surface Material Carried out by two test persons, wearing standardised shoes or “conditioned” bare feet The ramp is increased at a rate of about 1° per second until they reach their safe limit of walking. The surface material is coated with a specific grade of engine oil, or gentle flow of water Test Conditions
Australian Standard
Slip Resistance (SR)
Pedestrian Surfaces
Classification
Oil-wet inclining platform
AS 4586 – 2013
Classification
New
R9 to R13
Wet-barefoot inclining platform
AS 4586 – 2013
Classification
New
A, B or C
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There is NO correlation between values
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Accelerated Wear Testing (AWT)
1. The AWT comprises an initial wet pendulum test on five (5) individual specimens 2. The subsequent AWT is applied to one specimen only, the specimen which shows the LOWEST slip resistance value.
Scenario #1, Entrance & Foyer • First impressions! • Majority of the floor surface dry & clean. • With high traffic water can get tracked in.
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Scenario #1, Entrance & Foyer – The Solution
• Wet slip resistance testing against Standards, and using HB 198 as a minimum classification guide – P1, P2 or P3 classification. • Consider transition areas. – From high slip resistance (outdoors) to low slip resistance (indoors) – Use floor mats, or a slightly rougher tile. • A common shopping centre legal issue.
• Accelerated wear testing
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Scenario #2, Change Rooms • High traffic area • Cleanliness is a must! • Potentially soapy & highly contaminated
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Scenario #2, Change Rooms – The Solution
• “More profiled” tile to compensate for slipperier contaminant. • Customised cleaning regime. • Testing to Standards and comparison with HB 198 Swimming Pool surrounds and communal shower rooms – P4 classification • MEASURE – Slip accidents on unevenly distributed grit in epoxy treatment! INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Scenario #3, Pool Surround • Constantly wet • High traffic • Barefoot • Diving • Jumping • Running • Needs a profiled, hard wearing, surface
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Scenario #3, Pool Surround – The Solution
• Testing to Standards and comparison with HB 198 – Swimming Pool surrounds and communal shower rooms – P4 classification. Can it be too rough? • Accelerated wear testing? INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Scenario #4, Car Park • Asphalt is almost 100% used • Hard wearing, good slip resistance • What about the painted lines? • What about lighting? • What about walkways?
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Scenario #4, Car Park – The Solution
• Car parks contain so many area conditions, they require a lot of thought. • Ensure access ramps meets Building Codes for gradient, handrails and slip resistance. Steepness is a common legal issue! • Test and measure against slip resistance Standards & Building Codes. • Use HB 198 recommendations INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Independent Slip Resistance Testing ATTAR’s offering
Market offering
ATTAR’s offering
Slip Testing + Interpretation of Results
Slip Testing + Interpretation of results + Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Slip Testing
Site Survey INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Minimising risk through smart coating methods Lawrence Smith – Strategy & Marketing Manager Lawrence@mattioli.com.au INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
What is Maintenance? “All actions necessary for retaining an asset to as near practicable to it’s original condition” International Infrastructure Management Manual 2011 In practicable terms what do we need to know..... • What’s the current condition? • What's required from us to restore the asset? • What maintenance activities are required after? • What are the costs short/long term? • How much time do we have (possession times/curing)
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Typical challenges found at leisure and sport facilities
Water damage? Poor coating on a prefinished surface?
Heavy pitting corrosion
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Typical challenges found at leisure and sport facilities
Surface contamination and corrosion can be seen running along the stainless steel ducting.
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Typical challenges found at leisure and sport facilities
Patches due to water leakage can be seen here.
Smooth Substrate
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How can we avoid these ? Getting the best from a limited budget
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Selecting the right product
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Its all about surface preparation
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A cleaning/maintenance regime for the coating
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Have a contractor who's a friend
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Best Practice - Getting the best from a limited budget 1.
Selecting the right product
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Non Slip Resurfacing at Dandenong Oasis Pool Deck Due to commence mid year 2016
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What was the scope ? •
Provide a Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) resin based non slip floor coating system
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Temporary set aside of existing fittings – benching, entrance doors if required;
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Carry out flow test on floor drain outlets to ensure running clear prior to any works commencing and check falls to outlets;
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Apply screed coat to eliminate grout lines and indentations, to remove any ponding/ pooling areas.
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Trowel apply resin over floor areas and broadcast anti slip;
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Carry out flow test on floor drain outlets to ensure running clear following completion of works.
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The works are proposed to be completed whilst the facility is closed 9pm – 5am
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MMA based resin binding system – Duracon BC This flooring technology is used around the world •
Duracon® BC is a self-levelling system
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Thickness: 3-5mm
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High end heavy duty flooring installation
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The Venetian, Pallazzo & Caesars Las Vegas – Pool surrounds
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NZ - Wellington Zoo Chimp and Giraffe enclosures – internal floors Advantages • • • • • • • •
Ready for use in 2 hours Floors can be completely installed in 4 to 6 hours High durability Jointless Hygienic and easy to clean Suitable for high pressure cleaning Good resistance against acids, alkalines and water Can be broadcasted with flakes or quartz
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Best Practice - Getting the best from a limited budget 2.
Its all about surface preparation
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The Importance of Surface Preparation.... For any painting project, surface preparation is critical, floors (typically concrete) require abrasion • Diamond Grind • Track Blasting • Abrasive Blast • Site restrictions • Acid etching
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Cleaning is also key in removing dust & dirt that could contaminate the coating
Surface Cleanliness INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
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Best Practice - Getting the best from a limited budget 3.
A cleaning/maintenance regime for the coating
“Requirements from contractors or suppliers- Accurate manuals and instructions provided by the builder prior to the handover of the facility and its concourse should detail: • Manufacturers’ specifications; • Cleaning regimes; • Equipment requirements; • Chemical requirements; • Product or cleaning and maintenance restrictions; • Detailed maintenance requirements; • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements; and • Concourse GuidelinesProductDesign, Material Safety Data Sheets.” Pool Construction, Management and Maintenance Considerations – ARV
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Cleaning regimes;
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Best Practice - Getting the best from a limited budget 4.
Have a contractor who's a friend â—?
Get advice from experienced contractors...
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Architectural Colours Vs Long Term Performance Long Term Colour Retention
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Selecting the right colours is very important What is the right paint system? What types of exposure will it get ?
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Architectural Colours Vs Long Term Performance
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Architectural Colours Vs Long Term Performance $112,000 Proposed $69,000 Instead INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS
In Conclusion Three things we want you to take away from this presentation 1. Don't underestimate the importance of selecting the right coating system 2. Building trust with your contractor – advice, knowledge and experience 3. Spend now or pay MORE later – short cuts lead to expensive fixes Three things we want you to take away about us 4. 5. 6.
Unrivalled experience & reputation We come with innovative solutions to technical products We work with our customers to manage risk and maintain serviceability
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“Maintenance does not prevent failure but does manage the consequences” Asset Journal 2013 Asset Management Council
Thankyou
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ATTAR (03) 9574 6144
info@attar.com.au
Mattioli (03) 9544 9555
Lawrence@mattioli.com.au INNOVATORS IN PROTECTIVE COATINGS