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COVER STORY CASE STUDY: UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE


A wheelchair user had been evaluated for access to work but it was then discovered that the manual evacuation chairs they had purchased were unsuitable, as she would not have her wheelchair when evacuated from the building. It was also unsuitable because of her disability and the pain she would suffer using it. So, from an access point of view everything was ok but in and emergency or lift breakdown she had no means of escape.


This is a very common scenario as some assessors assume wheelchair users are happy for their wheelchairs to be left behind, as at least they would be out of the building.


A powered stairclimber that only requires one person was supplied and she can now safely access and evacuate the university. Importantly she also has her wheelchair.


So, all happy, as the people with reduced mobility can access and evacuate the building, the operators are not going to suffer with injuries and time off work due to inappropriate equipment and the business can promote themselves as giving access and egress for all.


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Issue 1 – 24th February 2017


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