We have recently had work done out our authority following an
Accessibility Audit for compliance under DDA legislation at one of our
buildings.
This work has involved rows of parallel wooden strips being fixed to a
solid concrete floor. Since installation some 2 weeks ago some 3
incidents have been reported and I am most concerned that very soon
someone will become injured.
(i) There have been two reports from members of staff regarding how they
nearly tripped or got the heel of their shoe caught on the raised strips
by the stairs.
(ii)The Caretaker was moving a filing cabinet from the 1st floor to the
2nd floor on a trolley. On the 2nd floor landing, as he opened the door
with one hand and manoeuvring the trolley, it got caught on the strips
and the cabinet fell off hitting and denting the fixed wall panel.
It does appear that from a health and safety perspective that by doing
work to give compliance under DDA legislation we have in effect created
a non compliance with regards Health and Safety Legislation.
Do any members of this group have any experiences of similar and are
there any solutions that allow for appropriate tactile flooring to be
installed without creating safety and operational hazards.
Many thanks
David Thomas
Corporate Health and Safety Advisor,
66, High Street,
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire.
HP20 1SD
Tel. 01296 585158
Fax 01296 585674
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