AS 4586 P5 Pedestrian Zones
Dock walkways, stairs and crossing points warrant the highest pedestrian slip class. Note: this covers foot-traffic zones, not vehicle or forklift lanes.
Anti-Slip Coating for Loading Docks
Warehouse and Logistics Managers: The Dock Is Where Your Serious Claims Start
Falls, trips and slips account for about 32,000 serious workers’ compensation claims a year in Australia, 21.8% of all serious claims (Safe Work Australia, Key WHS Statistics 2025), and loading docks concentrate the causes: water blown in at the door, oil residue, hydraulic drips and workers moving at pace. Stellmann’s anti-slip coating for loading docks is CSIRO-tested and certified to AS 4586 P5, the highest pedestrian class, for the zones where people walk: dock walkways, stairs and designated crossing points.
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AS 4586 P5
Highest pedestrian class for dock walkways, stairs and crossings
Off-shift
Staged around receiving windows: minimal operational downtime
Pedestrian zones
Walkways, stairs and crossings (not for vehicle or forklift lanes)
P5 pedestrian zones
Certified to AS 4586 at the time of treatment
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What is AS 4586?
AS 4586 is the Australian Standard slip test: the surface is tested wet and given a P rating from P0 to P5, and the higher the number, the more slip resistance it has.
Why Loading Docks Are a High-Risk Slip Zone
Docks Are Half Outdoors, Permanently Contaminated and Always Busy
Docks are half outdoors, permanently contaminated and always busy. Painted concrete and steel plates get slick with the first shower or spill.
WHS Investigation
A dock worker slips on an oil-contaminated walkway crossing to the stairwell, and the WHS investigation asks for slip-resistance documentation.
Rain Ingress
Rain blows across the dock apron and the pedestrian crossing zone becomes invisible-wet.
WHS Audit Failure
A logistics site fails a WHS audit because the old floor coating on pedestrian routes has worn through.
Insurance Premium
An insurer lifts premiums after repeated slip incidents in dock stairwells.
Every one of these is avoidable. Stellmann's coating reduces the slip risk and documents it, while keeping the pedestrian zones in operation.
How professional treatment works
Slip Safety Is A Process: Not A One-Time Fix
Dock conditions change: new contaminants, new traffic patterns, worn patches. Stellmann's four-step system keeps pace with the site.
1
Profile
Call or send an enquiry. We assess the dock first, mapping the pedestrian zones: walkways, stairs, crossings, and the contamination they face. Then we match the right Stellmann product, with P5 as the target class. On-site assessment and slip testing can be arranged for industrial sites
2
Treat
Certified installers work off-shift or between windows so receiving never stops. No acid, no etching, no grinding, and treated zones are cured and walk-ready in up to 12 hours*.
3
Verify
Each zone is certified to AS 4586 P5 at the time of treatment and testing, backed by the COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE* on professional jobs (terms and conditions apply).
4
Maintain
Maintenance guide tuned to dock cleaning regimes, plus a re-test schedule so the certificate still matches the floor at the next audit.
PEDESTRIAN ZONE SURFACES
Surfaces We Treat in Loading Dock Pedestrian Zones
Loading Docks mix materials, and each one slips differently. Stellmann's coating is tested and rated across all the common ones.
Concrete
Painted and bare concrete dock pedestrian zones, including stairwells and crossing points.
Metal
Steel dock plates, gratings, stair treads and crossing frames.
Epoxy
Epoxy-coated warehouse floors in designated pedestrian zones.
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Vehicle and forklift lanes are excluded from scope. We treat and mark the pedestrian path so the boundary is clear. Tell us your full dock layout in your enquiry.
Why it works for loading docks
WHS-Ready Grip for the Zones That Need It Most.
P5 pedestrian class
The highest AS 4586 pedestrian rating for the zones where dock workers are most exposed.
Holds under contamination
Maintains grip under water, dust and oil residue docks collect, with prompt spill cleaning per the guide.
Clear scope
Pedestrian walkways, stairs and crossings. Vehicle lanes excluded and marked so expectations match reality.
Off-shift application
Staged around receiving windows. No lost operational time.
WHS-ready paperwork
Per-zone certificates for auditors, insurers and incident response.
Loading Dock Compliance at a Glance
Compliance is documented at the time of treatment and testing. We recommend periodic re-testing to keep records current.
Work Health and Safety
Operators must maintain safe walking surfaces. Slips, trips and falls remain among the leading causes of serious claims (Safe Work Australia, 2025).
Contamination Resistance
Dock coatings must keep their rating under oil, hydraulic fluid and water, with spills cleaned promptly.
Workers Compensation
Documented slip prevention strengthens the employer's position after an incident and supports premium negotiations.
Recommended Products for Loading Docks
P5 Grip for the Zones That Matter.
Stellmann Non-Slip Clear Pro P5 is certified for industrial pedestrian zones. For marked pedestrian routes, see the coloured floor coating range.
Success Stories
Caterpillar: Industrial Anti-Slip Floor Coating
Stellmann has delivered anti-slip floor coating solutions for major industrial clients including Caterpillar, certifying pedestrian zones to AS 4586 P5 across industrial facilities. The same CSIRO-tested system trusted on 1,924 commercial projects since 2019.
MEASURED, NOT PROMISED
The Results We Put on File
Independent wet pendulum slip resistance reports, issued by NATA/ISO 17025-accredited laboratories, tested after treatment. Site names are shown generically until the client clears them for public use.
Ann St Brisbane Bluestone Entrance
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Unimat
ANZ Casino Entrance
Casino, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Garden City Pedestrian Bridge
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Greenslopes Busway Platform 1
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Holland Park Platform 2
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
King George Square Landings
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Langlands Busway Station
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos External Ramp
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Front Counter
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Front Entrance Ramp Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Kitchen Red Bubble Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Kitchen Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Terrace Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
PA Hospital Platform 2
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Penrith City Park Glass Walkway
Penrith, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Ramsay Health
New Farm, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Redbank Plains Bus Station
Redbank Plains, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Southbank Busway Platform 1
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Wet pendulum results recorded after treatment by independent laboratories, to AS 4586/AS 4663. Site details genericised for confidentiality. A slip test records what a surface achieved on the day it was tested; results do not predict future slip risk. Full reports available on request.
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Questions, answered
Loading Dock Coating FAQs
Does oil contamination defeat the grip?
The coating holds its rating under the incidental oil residue and moisture docks collect. A standing spill still needs prompt cleaning; no walking surface is safe under pooled oil. The maintenance guide covers spill response.
Can you treat the dock without stopping receiving?
Yes. Zones are treated in stages, off-shift or between receiving windows, and are cured and walk-ready in up to 12 hours. Most docks never stop operating.
What rating do dock pedestrian zones need?
P5, the highest AS 4586 pedestrian class, is the appropriate target for dock walkways, stairs and crossings. Your free product match documents the rating per zone.
What paperwork do we get for WHS?
A P-rating certificate per treated zone, valid at the time of treatment and testing, plus a maintenance and re-test schedule. That is the documentation an audit or incident investigation asks for first.
Does the coating change how a gloss tile looks?
On a gloss tile the sheen can change slightly toward satin; that is the only visible difference most customers notice.
Close the Gap Between Your Dock and Your WHS File
The dock will get wet and oily this week. Whether that becomes a claim depends on the floor. Call 1300 987 095 or send an enquiry for a free product match by surface.
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