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Graham Halliday
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Does anyone know what the regulations are regarding glass awareness signs? I know that glass fronted areas need to have some form of sign/marking to reduce the risk of people walking into the glass. But I need to know if there is a minimum size/height for these markings and how far apart they need to be?
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Graham Halliday
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I have recently been informed that, according to building regulations, disabled car park symbols need to be at least 1400mm high. I currently have symbols approximately 600x800mm. Could anyone advise whether this is correct?
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Graham Halliday
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At Safetyshop we offer a range of anti-climb options, including paint, signs and prickler strips. There is also a system which uses a unique series of curved vanes - each revolves freely around a central shaft to create an unstable barrier which moves if anyone tries to climb over it - this makes it effective yet inherently safe and could be another solution. I do agree with Ciaron however that you should try and prevent access to the adjoining building in the first place and ensure that there are highly visible signs and notices to warn off trespassers. If you do install CCTV please ensure you also install warning signs of the presence of CCTV so as to comply with the Data Protection Act.
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Graham Halliday
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I have an associate who works for a University on the safety of their ongoing construction sites. He finds out concerns of workers and tries to offer advice. The question was recently raised about the concern of how construction time has been continually compressed to shorter and shorter building time, and how this has a negative effect on safety. It is an understandable concern and there must be a breaking point. What actions can be taken to address this matter?
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Graham Halliday
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The DDA specifies that amendments should be made to buildings to allow access for the disabled etc. This may include the introduction of braille signs, ramps, wheelchair refuge points etc. Could you advise me of who will actually police this legislation and what the potential penalties for non-compliance are likely to be?
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Graham Halliday
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When the new DDA legislation comes into effect in October 2004, who is going to be policing the conformance of buildings and what are the likely penalties of employees/service providers who refuse to make amendments for the disabled?
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