The Importance of Window Restrictors highlighted following death at care home

Glazing Films are the North of Englands leading provider of window film, commercial blinds and specialist glazing requirements, with major contracts across the region and a reputation for quality and professional services in all aspects of glazing security and safety. The recent case at a care home in the North East highlighted yet again the significant requirements on business to maintain and manage their buildings glazing systems.

The lack of window restrictors at a care home had devastating consequences for an elderly resident, as she fell to her death, and left the owner operator facing a prison sentence last week, and illustrates sadly that despite significant legislation, health and safety requirements are still being ignored.

In the case highlighted at Parkview Care Home in Hartlepool, the complete lack of care led to a fall for a resident, and in summarising the court case, the judge noted the 'reckless disregard' for health and safety shown by the owner of the property. The costs involved in fitting window restrictors are negligable, and the devastating results of not fitting them in appropriate window systems was highlighted tragically in this case.  

Glazing Films and Blinds who are based in Consett, offer a huge range of services to help owner operators of small businesses comply with their health and safety requirements, and simple solutions such as window restrictors, to provide greater safety at high levels, and simple manifestation which makes glass visible in public spaces. Commenting on the solutions available from Glazing Films and Blinds, Director Ken Brown commented: 'Many people believe that glazing films and security additions to glazing systems are purely an aesthetic indulgence. We work with high profile organisations and many larger public sector groups to ensure that they have simple effective solutions in place, not for aesthetic improvement, but to ensure a safer and legislatively compliant space. We offer cost effective solutions, and as the recent case at the care home illustrates, the safety of people in your care is much more important than ignoring simple improvements to your businesses security and safety.' 

The case in question was highlighted regionally, and showed the implications for many businesses across the country.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-31495385

Mark Carton

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