Stair nosings are used to ensure public safety. They are commonly used on constructed surfaces like stairs, platforms, walkways and ramps to prevent the risk of pedestrian slips and falls. Stair nosings are a crucial part of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), also known as Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), the governing body in charge of assessing and mitigating risks that could harm people in the workplace. As producers of premium architectural stair and flooring solutions for 51 years, Latham design engineers and manufacturers understand the value that stair nosings contribute to any property and have been recognised by the Australian Design Award for their excellence in research and continuous product development.
Business owners have a legal responsibility to provide a safe environment. Stair nosings reduce any possibilities of litigations caused by slip or fall accidents.
Safety is just one of the key reasons for the high demand of stair nosings. Stair nosings protect stair edging from damage caused by high movement or heavy foot traffic. Latham stair-nosing are used in a variety of different applications from sports fields, convention and shopping centres, hospitals, and office buildings, residential and commercial complexes.
For maximum pedestrian safety and to reduce the number of accidents caused by falling from the stairs or missing a step - the Building Code of Australia specifies for stair treads to have a slip-resistant finish, a non-skid strip or insert and treatment near the edge of the nosing. It enhances the visibility of stair edges, which is of particular importance to the elderly, individuals with limited mobility and for children.
Since stair nosings give an extra landing space for people to walk up and down the staircase, they offer comfort and assurance to pedestrians moving up or down a staircase.
Regulatory Requirements for Slip Resistant Stair Nosings
Latham stair nosings are designed and manufactured in compliance with the following safety regulations and standards:
- Design for Access and Mobility for visually impaired and disabled (AS1428.1:2009, AS1428.1:2001, AS1428.2:1992, AS1428.3:1992)
- Slip Resistance Measurement of Existing pedestrian Surfaces (AS/NZ 4663:2004)
- Slip Resistance Classification of New Pedestrian Surface Materials (AS/NZ 4586:2004)
- Changes to the Access Provisions of Building Code of Australia (NCC 2014 Section D)
Product Features of Latham Asbraloy Aluminium and Asbrabronz Range
The standard infill colour for Asbraloy Aluminium Suregrip is sparkling black, while for Asbrabronz Brass Suregrip is brown. A large range of colours are available.
The stair nosings are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
The stair nosings are manufactured in a range of profiles to suit various floor finishes, from stone, tile, timber, terrazzo, concrete, pavers, carpet and vinyl.
Asbraloy stair nosing are delivered with a mill finish. Clients can also choose to have their stair nosings with a polished or anodised finish. Latham stair nosings can also be used in marine applications, although stair nosing's must be specified with a 20 micron clear anodised finish.
Stair nosings are designed to withstand high traffic volume.
Victorian-based Pasco brings a full spectrum of high quality architectural and flooring products from Latham
Pasco Construction Solutions offer a wide variety of solutions for the building and construction industry. The range of products that they supply allows them to cater to every client's design problems and needs with the right solutions.
ST Series Surface Mounted
Compatible with both interior and exterior applications. Installing stair nosings in existing structures is easy with the Asbraloy ST Series Surface Mounted Safety Stair Tread Nosing. It is designed for high pedestrian traffic with a broad range of insert colours available for enhanced edge visibility. The ST Series applies to all types of floor finishes from tile, stone, terrazzo, timber, pavers, concrete, brick, vinyl and carpet.
S Series Recessed
Latham Asbraloy S Series Recessed Stair Nosings was developed to meet present structural safety needs. Applicable to both interior and exterior application, it also enhances the aesthetics of the staircase and prolongs its service life. S Series Recessed applies to all types of floor finishings. The stair nosing inserts are available in a wide range of colour for maximum edge visibility.
SB Series Bevelled Edge
Bevelled edge stair nosing is ideal for new stair constructions where pedestrian safety, aesthetics and durability is considered. SB Series Bevelled Edge is compatible with vinyl and carpet floor applications. Its bevelled edge promotes tactile sensors and directs a safe surface installation.
ST Series Surface Mounted, S Series Recessed and SB Series Bevelled Edge are supplied on site in the required length of up to 4600mm. It comes complete with countersunk holes, stainless steel or brass screws and plastic plugs. The systems are supplied in full lengths (4600mm) for on-site cutting and drilling, to meet the required client specifications.
The Asbra Safety Stair Treads and Stair Nosings product range from Latham comply to extensive slip resistance, luminance, and fire resistance testing for maximum safety and functionality.
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