SPRING FORWARD TO SAFEGUARD STUDENTS Why finger protection on school doors needs to be planned now
The summer holidays may seem like a lifetime away but its never too early to start planning requirements for school refurbishment projects , including essential finger protection , according to Strand Hardware .
The first signs of spring may just be emerging but when it comes to planning major development and refurbishment projects , it ’ s essential to look ahead . For schools and other educational establishments , project planning for the summer - avoiding busy term times and scheduling work to minimise disruption – is key .
Safety measures are essential for all public buildings but particularly those used by young people and vulnerable adults . From nurseries , primary and secondary schools , through to colleges and universities – buildings used for learning have specific needs . They are inevitably bustling environs with constant movement , as students go from class to class . It ’ s important therefore , to minimises the chances of accidents occurring including accidental injuries from fingers trapped in doors .
“ Schools , colleges and universities are busy environments and often their estate can include a number of buildings on one site . These can be of different ages and include entrances , corridors , classrooms and lecture theatres , with doors of many types ,” said Craig Fox , Sales Director for Strand Hardware .
“ Local authorities , academies , college and university estate managers endeavour to create safe and inviting learning environments . These ae constantly reviewed and refurbished to maintain and upgrade facilities .
This is a significant undertaking and it ’ s essential that all elements are fully considered , including the finishing touches to ensure safety .”
Finger protection can often be left off the list , he explains :
“ Unfortunately , this essential requirement can often be overlooked until the majority of work is completed and final risk assessments are undertaken . We recommend thinking ‘ safety first ’ and budgeting for finger protection at the start of the project to allow the purchase of good quality products that offer durability .”
Strand Hardware ’ s extensive range of finger protection is suitable for all types of doors ; manual and automatics , external and internal , single and double action , made from different materials ; timber , aluminium , Pvc-u or glass .
All Strand Hardware finger guards are housed in easy-clean aluminium housing and tested to 1,000,000 operations and comply with industry standards .
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