Last week I informed Members of a change made to NHBC requirements for the locks used on the entrance doors to dwellings. Since then I have been asked to explain the full requirements for the basic security of door assemblies given in the NHBC Standards.
Within a workshop environment temporary work carried out at height should be minimal. There may be a need to access areas at height for maintenance purposes or for access to stored materials...
Employers are required to allow their staff to take time off from work to deal with emergencies involving people who depend on them (for example a spouse, partner, child or parent).
The level of security provided by a window or door will depend upon the design, quality of manufacture, the hardware specified and the type of glazing used. Security is designed into members products as standard and are tested to PAS 24.