BS EN 16005 2012 highlights the importance of preventing finger trap hazards with hinge and pivot areas.
The standard states the danger points between the door leaf and frame must be eliminated structurally or protected using appropriate safety devices.
According to ADSA guidance the following solutions are acceptable:
- Door construction that inherently prevents fingers from being trapped.
- Finger guard.
- Sensors providing hinge area protection.
All installations must be risk assessed. This should consider user types, door height, manual use and any unprotected zones.
Where finger guards are fitted, the selected product should appropriate for the building users and ideally comply to the requirements of BS 8613.
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