Best practice guide for the methods of restraining roller shutter door barrels

Published: HSE

The Health and Safety Executive has investigated a number of serious incidents, including deaths, which occurred when roller shutter door shafts moved relative to the support plates. These included incidents that occurred when the door was struck by moving vehicles, internal failure and failure of the support structure.

The Door & Hardware Federation worked closely with the Health and Safety Executive to reduce the number of these incidents by producing their new guidance note Best Practice for the Methods of Restraining Roller Shutter Door Barrels. It is aimed at manufactures and installers of roller shutter doors who should consider what design modifications are required to prevent relative movement between the support plates and barrel shaft. Examples of good practice are provided.

The guidance is welcomed and endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive as an effective initiative which should significantly reduce the frequency of this type of incident. To view the new guidance note click this link

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