Window film for health and safety
Make sure your company is compliant with health and safety legislation by using window film.
If you’re a business owner, or a health and safety specialist, you’ll be aware of the large number of regulations that your company needs to abide by. Depending on the type of business you run, health and safety may be more, or less important to you, but you must comply with those regulations that are relevant to your business or you could risk a fine or even imprisonment if a particularly bad incident occurs and you are held responsible. Some health and safety regulations concern the personal safety of those working for you, and window film can help you to comply.
Why window film can help
The HCS Approved Code of Practice Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 make provision for a number of responsibilities that fall to company or building owners. Regulation 14 of the Code refers to glazing, particularly glazing that may pose a risk to those using the building. This could include glazed doors, windows and partitions. In order to make these glazed areas safe, many employers choose window film over installing new glazing. Today’s window film is highly specified and can be adapted to fit any area, so it’s the ideal choice for those wanting to improve the safety of their glazing. Regulation 14 of the Code states that the regulations apply to:
- Factories
- Offices
- Shops
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Places of entertainment
This list is not exhaustive, and places such as domestic homes and construction sites are not covered by the regulations.
Choosing window film for your workplace
If, in order to comply with health and safety regulations, you need to improve the safety of your glazing, find out as much as you can about window film and how it can help. Window film comes in a number of different forms, and in order to improve working conditions for your staff or users, you may want to consider window film which protects them from smashing or explosion, prevents vandalism and reduces the amount of heat and glare coming through the window. Window film can do all this and more – for a fraction of the price of brand new glazing. Call today to find out how our window film experts can provide fully indemnified risk assessments and advice.
Guardian Glazing Films is a leading UK company which helps companies, public bodies and other organisations offer the best working conditions for their employees. The company offers a wide range of glazing films that protect from explosion, heat and glare, along with privacy films, anti-graffiti treatments and window branding. Whatever window treatments you’re looking for, Guardian Glazing Films can help. For more information on window films, contact us on 0800 0778403 or fill in our online enquiry form.
