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LSTs put safety first in healthcare
At some point most of us will need to visit the local GP surgery, hospital or health clinic. This could be for various reasons including regular check-ups, ill health, or just to visit a relative or friend who is unwell. The use of the low surface temperature (LST) radiator in this type of setting ensures the safety and wellbeing of all users, as Kelly Smith, solutions product manager, Myson discusses
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hen specifying LST radiators for such applications as GP surgeries, hospitals or health clinics there’s a wide variety of factors which need to be considered. One of the most important factors is the building
itself. This can be anything from the size of the building, its construction, ceiling heights, walls and floors, to insulation levels. Often performing a simple heat loss calculation can help determine the heat outputs needed, in this case resulting in the correct sized LST radiators being selected. However, these are not the only factors the specifier or installer has to
consider, for example the actual use of each individual building needs to be taken into consideration. In the case of a GP surgery, hospital or health clinic it is vital to understand the user and the reasons why they are visiting the facilities. For many, it can be a daunting prospect visiting any medical facility, so it is vitally important to make such buildings as welcoming as possible. The use of the LST
radiator guarantees a high heat output, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all who visit. With facilities often occupied by the vulnerable, safety of the user is often a top priority for any specifier or installer. The outer casing of the LST radiator ensures a minimum surface temperature of 43ºC which eliminates the risk of injury if an individual was to touch or hold their hand against the surface of the radiator, something which often happens on cold wintery days when individuals are looking to warm up indoors after facing the cold. The LST radiator casing must also be robust ensuring it isn’t easily knocked out of place, and it should also be securely fastened to the wall, guaranteeing no one can access the hot heat emitter or pipework. Smooth round edges which can be found on the likes of the Myson LST radiator casing are also a huge benefit, preventing any serious injuries if an individual was to accidentally fall against the LST radiator.
28 May 2018
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