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INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING ACCESSIBILITY
CONSULTANCY DIRECT ACCESS HAS LAUNCHED AN
EVACUATION CHAIR RANGE
Developed by disabled people, it is the first
time that Chairs have been developed with
a disabled evacuee in mind.
Established in 2004, Direct Access is the UK’s
leading accessibility consultancy advising
organisations on physical access to premises. A
key feature of Direct Access’ consultancy work
has been regular identification of the need for
evacuation equipment to assist in emergencies.
Systems are o’ en supplied as a box solution
and are installed with little consideration of the
comfort of the end user who o’ en must remain
within the evacuation equipment until the
emergency is over or an alternative wheelchair
is obtained. Their normal wheelchair or walking
aid is le’ behind during an evacuation as it is
not designed for fast, safe evacuation.
“This leaves both operators and evacuees
fearful of using evacuation equipment,” says
Direct Access’ Sales Director Lee Searle.
“This fear is translated into disabled people
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COMFORT, HYGIENE AND EASE OF USE –
ESSENTIALS IN THE ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM
The Pressalit Shower Change
Table 3000, designed for
comfort, hygiene and ease of
use in an accessible bathroom
environment, is now available
in two new colours.
This popular Shower Change
Table, which o ers a stable and
secure platform for showering
and changing adults and
children with complex needs, is
now o ered in Sapphire Blue and Graphite Grey.
With the choice of a height adjustable or a fixed-height version, the Shower
Change Table from Pressalit, the leading Scandinavian designer of accessible
bathroom solutions, is well-placed for use in private homes, Changing Places
toilets, hospitals, education establishments and institutions.
As with all products in the Pressalit range, its stylish and award-winning design
focusses on comfort, hygiene and ease of use. For maximum use of space, it can
be folded up against the wall when not being used.
The inbuilt design and flexibility of the table ensures optimal working
conditions for the carer. The ergonomically designed safety rails have a practical
lower central section, which provides better access and work environment while
transferring, showering, drying, changing and dressing the user.
The height adjustable model is operated with a wired hand control, o ering a
height adjustment of 700mm. The Shower Change Table 3000 has a maximum
load of 200kg.
www.pressalit.com
TESSERA STRUKTUR 1: PURE. BALANCED.
CONTEMPORARY
Designed, manufactured and stocked in
the UK, Tessera Struktur 1 is the latest
addition to Forbo Flooring Systems’ wellestablished
carpet tile portfolio. Featuring
a flat weave texture, thanks to its microtu’
construction, the pure aesthetic of Tessera
Struktur 1 is inspired by the growing trend
for Scandinavian design. The collection
will help to create a balanced ambiance
within many interior spaces.
Brand new to Forbo, the microtu’
construction of Tessera Struktur 1 not only
provides a subtle and compact aesthetic,
but it is also durable. The collection is
ideal for any environment that is subjected
to heavy tra ic, including those in the
o ice, higher education, retail, leisure and
hospitality sectors.
The new collection is available in 18 colourways, comprising a host of neutral
tones such as greys and beiges, as well as muted shades of green, yellow,
orange and red to allow the creation of so’ er and warmer spaces.
In the construction of the carpet tiles, 100% solution dyed polyamide 6 is used
for Class 33 durability and colour fastness. What’s more, all Tessera tu’ ed carpet
tiles are manufactured using 100% renewable energy and Struktur 1 contains
65% recycled content by weight. It also meets the Ska rating criteria for M12 so’
floor coverings in o ice, retail and higher education schemes.
www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/struktur1
or expectant mothers not wanting to use
evacuation equipment as they do not feel
safe or confident in the chair. Training
always appears to be around how to use
the equipment and failed to advise how an
operator can reassure the individual in the
chair.”
Founder Steven Mifsud, who himself is deaf,
said “Building owners were informing us they
are uncertain of what they need or where
to go when considering how to evacuate a
building. Disabled people were telling us they
do not feel confident with being evacuated.
Our evacuation chairs are therefore easily
identifiable in their orange and black colours.
This is particularly valuable for neurodiverse
people who identify orange with the life jackets
seen on ships.”
Shortly a’ er launch, Direct Access secured
a five year state-wide contract to supply and
install chairs in Utah, USA.
www.directaccessgp.co.uk
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