Accessibility_as_Standard_Checklist_-_F._Ramps_Steps_and_Floors.docx

‘Accessibility as Standard’ Checklist: F – Ramps, Steps and Floors 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. [...] Where data is missing (because reps are unable to find the required information), inform the lead for Health and Safety, and your branch committee. [...] 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. [...] Ramps, steps and floors should not pose a hazard to users Area Y N Notes / Comments Thinking about access to buildings, are there handrails to one or F01 both sides? If a permanent ramp (or regraded levels) cannot be formed (perhaps F02 to a listed building) is a portable ramp available? Are ramps and steps adequately lit? F03 Is their step-free access to the building? F04 Is the flooring level? F.