I know a company that is really innovative and has made adj
Alan
I know a company that is really innovative and has made adjustable
ticket counters for railway stations. A bit of a stretch to kitchen tops
but might be worth asking they are always looking for new avenues. If
you are interested I can give you the name of a contact there, let me
know.
http://www.safetell.co.uk/
Kind Regards
Justin Ryan
Accessibility and Inclusion Manager
Southeastern,
Floor 3, Friars Bridge Court,
41-45 Blackfriars Road,
London, S.E.1 8PG
T. 0207 620 5536 int 00-0075536
M. 07771 827121
F. 0207 620 5547
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Hunt, Alan
Sent: 19 June 2008 11:29
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Commercial kitchens
I am sure that there are no exemptions as suggested by the kitchen
manufacturer.
I have heard this statement before though from a commercial kitchen
manufacturer when we were looking to provide accessible equipment for a
schools 6th form catering/teaching kitchen. One argument they gave was
that
"it is dangerous to provide a space below an adjustable height hob
because a
wheelchair user might spill hot ingredients into their lap". My argument
was
that the adjustable height equipment offers choice. The schools already
carry out risk assessments for all pupils who use this kind of equipment
and
the adjustable height means that a persons specific abilities can be
taken
into account more easily. Without accessible equipment it much more
difficult to provide a safe solution.
Another argument they gave was "in the real world disabled people will
have
to use standard equipment......."
I pointed out that "in the real world" if a chef is disabled he will
design
the kitchen so that he/she can use it and also if a chef is disabled or
becomes disabled, his or her employer can often get financial help via
JobCentre Plus to make adaptations. So little or no extra cost to the
employer.
However we have still failed to find a manufacturer who will supply
adjustable height commercial equipment in stainless steel. We have
therefore
obtained a solution from another kitchen manufacturer using heavy duty
worktops made of synthetic stone.
Alan
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From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of
Alyson Matthews
Sent: 19 June 2008 11:11
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: 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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