My organisation owns and manages an office building which houses 23 different charities. In the course of their work several of the charities have children and/or vulnerable adults visiting their offices. My organisation is putting together a policy regarding the safety of these vulnerable visitors whilst they are in the public or common areas of the building. Apart from obvious things like children having to be accompanied by responsible adults can anyone help me with ideas or their own experiences? I would greatly appreciate some help!

Good one Ron, I think the distance has to be 9cm or less

You will also need to revisit your Fire R/A, looking at levels of supervision, understanding of what to do in a fire, roles of fire marshals, etc. Access for people with prams storage of such items. Supervision of the children/vunerable people etc. External doors to prevent them wondering off into the street. Car parking procedures and awareness. Hygiene if you are having toys etc, how they are stored. COSHH assessments and storage of cleaning and other chemicals. Safety of doors looking at door closers to prevent fingers being trapped. Electrical safety, prevention of people walking around with hot drinks, hot drinks being knocked over etc.

Might I also suggest that you speak to the charities within the building and take best practice from them to help inform your decisions etc

We had a child caught their fingers in the hinge of the loo doors a couple of years ago - quite nasty - look at hinge guards as well.