Health and Safety
Creating safe, warm and dry spaces
The safety of pupils and staff is of utmost importance. New legislation such as the Building Safety Act, and recent issues such the potential vulnerability of concrete materials used in building structures (RAAC), highlights the ongoing challenges to maintain safe learning environments.
How we can help
With decades of experience working at the cutting-edge of education construction, our award-winning health and safety team works closely with schools and academies to help ensure that building safety is managed and maintained.
Our extensive knowledge of statutory requirements and guidance with matters of estate risk, can enable Head Teachers, Business Managers, and Governors to ensure risks are identified and mitigated, so they can focus on academic priorities.
Services and solutions
- Building Safety Act compliance
- CDM services / Principal Designer
- General health and safety management
- Statutory compliance
- Health and safety audits / risk assessments
- Fire safety services
- Fire risk assessments
- Fire compartmentation / fire doors
WORRIED ABOUT RAAC?
Following the announcement that a significant number of schools buildings are found to have Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), the spotlight is firmly focused on managing and remediating any associated risks.
Inspect. Identify. Respond.
RAAC is typically found in buildings constructed between the 1950s and 1980s. It was primarily used to construct lightweight masonry blocks and structural units such as roof planks, wall and floor units.
If your building was built within this time frame, the next step is a visual inspection. If you believe that RAAC is in place, further investigation in the form of sampling for lab analysis and the appointment of a structural engineer will be required.
How we can support you
We offer a complete range of services as part of our identification, monitoring, and rectification solutions.
Our Built Asset Consultancy team has experience identifying RAAC, and can undertake initial condition assessments to appraise risk, situation, and condition of the material. We also support Responsible Bodies with appropriate next steps.
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