::Health and Safety

Health and Safety at Work. – Regulation 14

Requires that all glazing

1.    Be of a safety material or be upgraded so that if it breaks, it breaks safely
2.    Mark large expanses in some way so that people know it is there.

SAFETY AND SECURITY FILMS

What is it?  A durable multi-layered film bonded to the glass forming a protective skin and a safety net – capable of holding the glass in place on accidental or malicious impact.

Where should it be applied?  
: All glazed public areas where human contact is unavoidable or where there is a risk from flying shards in the event of an accident.

     : Where glass shards could interfere with I.T. equipment and other equipment.

    : Vulnerable areas at risk from vandalism or intruders.

    : Skylights, atriums and overhead glazing with a risk from falling glass.


Advantages

    : Safer working environment for staff

    : Safer public areas

    : Less disruption to business after any incident

    : Compliance with H&S regulations

Ideal for offices, schools, public buildings

H&S regulations stipulate that all vulnerable glazing in certain areas where human contact is unavoidable i.e. Doors, side panels and low level glazing must be treated to bring glazing in line with current standards