H&S considerations for procurement of Fixtures and Fittings

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Herb		#1 Posted : 10 August 2021 15:21:26(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Can anyone assist with advising on where I would find information of H&S considerations when buying fixtures and fittings for a commercial setting i.e. childrens' rooms and bedrooms? I am aware that they need to be fire resistance, labels attached to furniture etc etc. Thanks


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Roundtuit		#2 Posted : 10 August 2021 16:00:05(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		A lot of the regulations and therefore the essential requirements come from the General Product Safety Regulation (read directive 2001/95/EC pre-Brexit) which cover items such as folding beds, window blind (pull cord) safety https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/general-product-safety_en Summary list of standards at the bottom of the page. Most of this transferred to the Office for Product Safety & Standards https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-safety-for-businesses-a-to-z-of-industry-guidance One thing not to buy for UK sockets are "protectors" as they can damage the internal shutter mechanism http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/ Then of course it is down to any special needs e.g. bed hoists


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Roundtuit		#3 Posted : 10 August 2021 16:00:05(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		A lot of the regulations and therefore the essential requirements come from the General Product Safety Regulation (read directive 2001/95/EC pre-Brexit) which cover items such as folding beds, window blind (pull cord) safety https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/general-product-safety_en Summary list of standards at the bottom of the page. Most of this transferred to the Office for Product Safety & Standards https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-safety-for-businesses-a-to-z-of-industry-guidance One thing not to buy for UK sockets are "protectors" as they can damage the internal shutter mechanism http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/ Then of course it is down to any special needs e.g. bed hoists


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