Peter,
A photo would constitute an excellent case study snippet.
Would it be possible to arrange a photo with a few lines about the
cook's role, how long in the position etc. and post it here, or send
direct to me?
Rod Hunter
Hunarch Consulting
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Australia
Peter Bates wrote:
>Hi
>
>Would a photo of the wheelchair-using cook in the canteen at Greenbank College
>where our office is based help? If not pass on the details of the designer and
>we'll happily offer advice on the DDA and disability awareness to them at our
>normal fees.
>
>Peter Bates, Research and Information Officer
>Merseyside Disability Federation, Greenbank College, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool
>L17 1AG
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>T: (0151) 291-9570
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alyson
>Matthews
>Sent: 19 June 2008 11:11
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>Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] Commercial kitchens
>
>I have had sight of an email from a kitchen designer who says:
>
>"Commercial kitchens are excluded from the DDA regs due to the dangerous nature
>of the equipment.
>
>A wheelchair bound or sight impaired person would be a danger to themselves and
>their colleagues in this environment.
>
>Disabled people are inly [sic] employed for admin tasks for this reason"
>
>For obvious reasons, myself and my colleagues have taken issue with this email.
>However, does anyone know if commercial kitchens actually do have exeption from
>the DDA regs? As far as I can tell, the only reason that a disabled person
>would be in any more danger is because the kitchen itself has been poorly
>designed and not taken any potential adjustments (e.g additional manoeuvring
>space, lowered counters )into account. Is there any way that the above
>statement could be justified?
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