Accessibility_as_Standard_Checklist_-_D._Fixtures_and_Fittings.docx

‘Accessibility as Standard’ Checklist: D - Fixtures and Fittings Introduction from the Disabled Members’ Standing Committee The Disabled Members’ Standing Committee (DMSC) works on behalf of all our members from Further Education to Higher Education, Prisons, Adult and Continuing Education and academic- related, professional services staff and researchers. [...] Inform the lead for Health and Safety and the Joint Negotiation and Consultation Committee (or equivalent) at your institution about this checklist so that they can assist you with completing the review. [...] The checklist is divided into the following sections and branches are encouraged to complete, it in full, or to choose an area, for example, if disabled members have raised issues around ‘Information’ and access, then branches should use that checklist to support engagement with employers. [...] Fixtures and fittings consider whether they pose a hazard or are inaccessible for disabled and Neurodivergent workers Area Y N Notes / Comments If the building has fixed seating are there also associated spaces for D01 wheelchair users and at regular intervals on long routes? Is it possible for wheelchair users and other Disabled people to D02 approach and use all vending machines/drinking water d. [...] are they D04 visible/reachable/accessible by Disabled people? In any eating /meeting space, do tables, chairs and the layout allow D05 for wheelchair users and other Disabled people? Are there handrails on both sides of the stairs? D06 Are door fittings/locks and light switches easily reached and D07 operated? 4 ‘Accessibility as Standard’ Checklist: D - Fixtures and Fittings D.