Balustrades

Reasons for Staircase Collapse

by admin on February 5, 2011

Reasons for Staircase Collapse By Karen Whitehurst Many people consider their homes or office buildings to be places that are safe from forces that may cause injury. However, these structures can cause their own problems when integral parts become unreliable and fail to function as intended. One of the most dangerous situations that can arise [...]

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The Importance of Periodic Property Inspections – Balustrades

by admin on October 2, 2010

The decision in the Parker V Moore case in the QLD Supreme Court highlighted the importance of Landlords undertaking thorough inspections of properties and not necessarily relying on tenants to report issues. In this case a tenant fell after stepping on a “wobbly” balustrade over a stairwell and suffered serious injuries. The court found that [...]

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Balustrade Height Requirements

by admin on October 1, 2010

One of the most common searches on this site is in regards to the legal heights of balcony railings and balustrades. The main query we receive is whether existing railing needs to be modified to meet the current building code if it was built prior to the current code and met relevant requirements in place [...]

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Balustrade and Railing Height Regulations

by admin on September 27, 2010

Our sister site, SAFETY RISK, has published a number of articles regarding balustrade and railing height and balcony safety in general. VISIT SITE

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General Liability Information

by admin on September 25, 2010

GENERAL LIABILITY INFORMATION: Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality Airborne Debris Balustrades Car Parks CCTV Centre Vehicles Electrical Safety Entrances & Exits Escalators & Travelators Floors Surfaces Playgrounds GUIDE TO PUBLIC LIABILITY INCIDENT PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT: DISCLAIMER: This document is for general information only.  While it directs attention to and comments upon potential loss control [...]

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