‘Accessibility as Standard’ Checklist: G - Lavatories - Introduction from the Disabled Members’ Standing Committee

‘Accessibility as Standard’ Checklist: G - Lavatories 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. [...] Lavatories continued Area Y N Notes / Comments Is the wheelchair WC compartment large enough to permit G10 manoeuvre for frontal lateral/angled/backward transfer, with or without assistance? (delete) Are the fittings arranged to facilitate these manoeuvres? G11 Are handwashing and drying facilities within reach of someone G12 seated on the WC? Is the tap appropriate for use by someone with limited.