SUMMARY OF SAFETY NOTICE
The NHS across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland recently issued an Estate and Facilities safety notice that anti-barricade devices can be ineffective in certain cases.
Specifically this relates to push button stops, which can fail to operate if a service user pushes on the door from the inside.
The safety notice requires Estate and Facilities teams to review the effectiveness of the anti-barricade devices used in their wards, and replace them if required.
The report reference is EFA/2017/002 and it can be downloaded from the NHS Central Alerting System.
Contact us for a web link to the safety note
NB: We’ll only share this with verified NHS email accounts due to the sensitivity of the content.
INTRODUCING OUR COMPLIANT ANTI-BARRICADE STOP – THAT’S A RAPID RETROFIT
We were actively involved with the original product investigations with the Health and Safety Executive when the original incident – leading to this safety note – occurred.
Our retrofit anti-barricade stop – Movastop – is a compliant replacement.
- Internal pressure doesn't affect the activation – complying with the safety notice
- Retrofits quickly
- Generally fits within the footprint of existing push-button stops
- Not affected by the size of the door frame, unlike hinged stops
- Detailed site surveys are not necessarily required
WE CAN HELP:
ACTION REQUIRED BY 19 FEBRUARY
Action is required by 19 February to comply with the NHS safety notice.
Our team is on hand to help you now.
