Being safe
The following CPD materials fall within the ‘Being safe – health and safety’ RIBA Core Curriculum topic area.
This CPD seminar offers specifiers all the details and advice necessary to specify automatic doors. It covers the key benefits and functions of the various types of door: folding, revolving, swing and sliding. It also explains the British Standards in clear and simple terms, thereby helping to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow and avoid common problems associated with mis-specifying automatic doors.
DORMA is a trusted global partner for premium access solutions and services, enabling better buildings. When it comes to door closers, automatic and revolving doors and glass fittings, the company is one of the world’s elite. No matter what sort of door application you are planning, DORMA has the door system to operate it.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar features videos of leading experts from professional bodies. The experts talk about slip-resistance, risk of overstep and visual contrast, including information on the British Standard BS 8493:2008. In addition, it includes details of a range of stair edgings that can considerably reduce the risk of slips and trips on stairs, in line with the latest research from the BRE.
Gradus is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of contract interior finishes. Its product offering includes stair edgings, floor trims, wall protection systems, barrier matting systems, LED lighting systems and floorcoverings.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour