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Sanitary Provision

If you’re a business owner / manager that provides WCs for your customers, visitors or employees then you need to aim for at least one of those facilities to be an accessible unisex WC.  If you only have space for one loo within your building, it should be an accessible unisex one.

Don’t forget though that the DDA is about what is ‘reasonable and practicable’ and there will be some circumstances in which installing an accessible WC would be considered neither.  Even if it is physically impossible to accommodate an accessible WC there are other things you can do to your existing facilities that will make them more accessible.  For instance:

  • avoid shiny ceramic tiles and floors
  • contrast the fixtures and fittings with their background i.e. avoid using white tiles and then siting white basins and loos against them
  • use lever taps for hand basins
  • use light action bolts on cubicles rather than twist locks
  • if possible have outward opening doors to cubicles
  • use light switches with large push pads as opposed to pull cords
  • use paper dispensers that can be used with one hand

This list is by no means exhaustive – with regard to loos there are many things to consider in terms of provision, space and location of fixtures and fittings, etc.  If you are thinking of altering, updating or merely decorating your existing facilities consider getting some advice before you spend your money!
SAFETY LAWS IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

For best news and features, online go to www.healthandsafetyprofessional.co.uk  

CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER AND CORPORATE HOMICIDE ACT

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act came into force on the 6th of April 2008. For the first time companies and organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter.

This new Act, although not part of th Health and Safety law it introduces a new element in the corproate management of health and safety.

To ensure your company is fully compliant with the Corporate Manslaughter Act contact Philip VandenBerg on 01189541700 or email info@bravanark.co.uk  

MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE RIOCH ARENA COVENTRY.
Are you planning a meeting in Coventry?
Are you looking for a suitable meeting room?

Look no further for reasonable rates contact Philip VandenBerg on 01189541700 for availablity

WHY IS HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING IMPORTANT?
£30BN lost each year to the economy due to the failure of employers providing adequate health and safety training

Health and Safety training at all levels is important to ensure that all employees are competent to carry out their tasks in a safe manner.

The Health and Safety Executive have published several leaflets that explain the importance of health and safety training to owners and managers of businesses. It gives advice on who may need training, what form the training may take and how to organise it.

Health and safety law says:
• employees must be trained and clearly instructed in their duties;
• employers and host companies must ensure contractors are properly trained to work safely.

Follow links to:

1. Health and Safety Training What you need to know?
2. Passport schemes
3. The right start - Work experience

Click here to view our training prospectus 

Contact Philip VandenBerg on 01189541700 or email info@bravanark.co.uk for more information on courses.

 
   
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