Posted By Lee R
Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on a project that is fitting new kitchens in to public housing, as the tenants will still be within the property while the works take place I need to put controls in place to prevent harm to the residents, I'm thinking that the best way to prevent access to the kitchen area will be by means of a child gate. this still allowing access to employees but providing a suitable access control to persons not involved in the undertakings.

Please let me know your thoughts on this.


LR

Posted By Lee R
No the gate would only be an access control measure, would closing the door be a suitable means? the only problem with using the door is that Children can open the door.

Posted By AMelrose
Assuming the kitchens don't have fire doors then baby gates could be OK as they don't always have to be used for babies!

[I have one between the living room and hallway to stop my dog making a bid for freedom when the front door is open].

Posted By Renny Thomson
I'd suggest if you are able, decant the residents. Of course the landlord (Client) will have informed you of their risk assessment of these hazards that they have forced upon you if they cannot decant... They have informed you of any residents with special needs such as visual impairment, learning difficulties, mobility impoairment...

At least make sure they have access to alternative kitchen facilities for the duration of the disruption. Make sure no tools or equipment are left unattended at any time, make sure no holes in the floor are open in any area accessed by the occupants (or their pets).