The school environment is one setting that needs to be safe. The protection and welfare of your pupils is after all a top priority, with the safeguarding of children in classrooms a legal as well as moral duty. While the associated legal framework is extensive...
The importance of fire safety should never be taken for granted. Whether at home or in the workplace, a solid fire safety plan is the key to protecting people and property, as well as remaining fully compliant with the latest health and safety legislation. In commercial...
Trapping a finger in a door may seem like a simple accident, but it’s very serious business indeed. The sheer force of a closing door – particularly those that are heavy or self-closing – is often underestimated, yet wandering hands and fingers that get in...
Whether it’s the doors fitted throughout your home, the ones you encounter while navigating your workplace, or those located in the most hazardous areas of school, assessing the associated risk is a must. Doors are after all highly dangerous if not properly managed through the...
When discussing finger safety in workplaces, other commercial settings and even our homes, standard doors and fire doors often spring to mind. Yet, with Fingersafe® able to be installed on 99% of today’s doors, there are many more door types to consider in your quest...
Whatever your industry sector or job role, everyone deserves to work in an environment that is safe, healthy and free from hazards. Yet, the sad reality is that the modern day workplace is full of risks and safety issues, especially when it comes to an...
There are lots of boxes that need to be ticked to ensure a UK building meets the necessary standards. Whether designing a new home, public space or commercial premises, safety remains a vital consideration. A solid construction and a good design after all have the...
Where there’s blame, there’s a claim or so the saying goes! Compensation cases for finger trapping incidents have soared in recent years, with more and more individuals acting against schools and workplaces. If successful, there is a lot to gain as Fletchers Solicitors details: “Finger injury...
Here at Fingersafe, we understand more than most what a huge difference one little device can make! Our finger pinch guards have been relied on for more than 30 years, with the concept of door finger protection revolutionised by our founder Chris Yeomans. Thanks to Chris’...
The average door is a dangerous thing, posing potential risks to people of all ages. While seen as something of a rite of passage, trapping your fingers can have long term consequences, which are often downplayed. The risk of experiencing more serious complications becomes higher...
