Putting your pupil’s safety first

Do you have any documents to prove that your glass is safe? Do you know if it meets safety regulations?

Here at ADS Window Films we offer a comprehensive Glazing Survey to comply with Regulation 14 (The Management of Workplace Regulations 1992). The survey will assess how safe your school is and bring you up to date with current compliance.
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If you don’t have any evidence or you’re not sure that your glazing is safe, call us today on 01752 252583 for your FREE Consultation as we can help determine the condition of your glazing.

Kids and glass, its an accident waiting to happen.
Should the worst happen i.e. a child falls into a glass pane…
Are you sure that you’ve done everything possible to ensure that the glass is as safe as it could be?

The option of re-glazing all critical locations with laminated or toughened glass is a very expensive, as well as disruptive operation. However the application of a fully tested safety film to the glazing will ensure compliance with the regulations and can protect against accidental impact. 

In addition to Safety film we have a comprehensive range of window films offering multiple benefits including:

• Glare reduction
• Heat reduction
• Privacy
• Heat retention
• Fade reduction
• Manifestation
• Graphics

What is Regulation 14

Regulation 14 requires that every window or other transparent or translucent surface in a wall, partition, door or gate should, where necessary for reasons of health or safety, be of a safety material or be protected against breakage of the transparent or translucent material; and be appropriately marked or incorporate features to make it apparent.
Employers who fail to meet this legal obligation run the risk of costly litigation should an accident occur involving these glazed areas.

In a nutshell this means that glass must be safe from breakage and visible to avoid accidental collision.

We are increasingly living in a blame culture and those who fail to meet the law and their employers can expect to face civil action in the event of an injury, substantial fines and potentially… a jail term.

ADS will help you through every step of meeting the legislation

Assessments made in the past were rarely detailed enough for today’s needs. In many cases, just the work required was documented and typically only Risk Codes 1 and 2 were considered. Risk Codes 3, 4 and 5 are now deemed just as critical.

Diagram A below shows the risk codes in action. Regulation 14 does not specify a type of grading system, so we have adopted the BS6262 standard, which addresses critical areas that are statistically more dangerous.

RISK 1: From floor to 150cm high in any door or opening incorporating glass and 30cm either side of the door or opening if its structure includes glass.
RISK 2: From floor to 80cm high in any structure incorporating glass.
RISK 3: Glazed balustrades.
RISK 4: Glazing in and around wet areas such as swimming pools and showers.
RISK 5: In any other area where the activity or type of person exposed to the glazing make it potentially hazardous.

Diagram B (below) – Glass must be seen before it is felt. We use the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 of Document M of the Building Regulations as the approach to make glass seen.

Regulation 14 overview – 

How a Glazing Survey with ADS works:

One of our qualified surveyors will visit your school / college and carry out a thorough risk assessment of all the glazing on site.

After the survey, you will receive a full and unbiased report on the safety of the glass and given a list of recommendations which will bring your premises up to date with Regulation 14.

Upgrade your glass to the standard required at a fraction of the cost of replacement glazing. 

For more information call us on 01752 252583 or email us at info@adswindowfilms.co.uk

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A widely construed thought of car window tinting is that it is only used for ‘style’ purposes however it is much more than just a fashion item.

When window film is applied to your car it blocks more than 99% of the suns damaging UVA & UVB rays.

Science has shown that our bodies need the sun. But the sun’s rays are also a dangerous threat to our largest organ (skin). Shortwave ultraviolet (UVB) rays can cause visible skin to burn, but longer wavelength ultraviolet (UVA) rays cumulatively penetrate our skin and can mean severe risks: the possibility of skin cancer, premature ageing or increased risk of other skin diseases.

Windscreens are typically manufactured in a way that includes UV protection however automotive side windows are generally made of another type of glass which lacks UV protection.

While UVB rays do not penetrate the glass of automotive side windows, most people are unaware that the sun’s harmful UVA rays actually do penetrate the glass and do cause cumulative damage.

Skin cancer in the most common form of cancer in the UK and rates continue to rise. Scientific research shows that drivers are especially vulnerable on the window side of their bodies, where they are exposed to harmful UVA rays through side windows in cars, which are typically unprotected.

UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and can silently accelerate the ageing process and even cause skin cancer. UVA rays create long-term damage that is not immediately noticeable. Many people don’t realize their skin is getting damaged from sitting near windows in cars.

Our Solution:

The application of window film to your car will protect not only yourself (the driver) but your passengers whilst out on the road.

At ADS we have a full range of shades available for car window tinting so all windows (excluding the windscreen) can be tinted legally for the ultimate protection.

For the front windows our UV Protection film which has a clear appearance and is virtually undetectable cuts out 99.9% of damaging UV rays. Although it is not a safety film, it can hold fragments of broken glass together in the event of an accident.

For the rear windows, any shade can be applied legally. This ranges from the darkest 5% Limo Black shade to a light 50% Charcoal effect. The percentages indicate the visible light transmission of the window film… e.g. 5% only lets in 5% of light from outside the car. Similarly, with our UV protection film, our charcoal window films act as a personal bodyguard providing effective protection against shards of broken glass in the event of an accident. Additionally, the darker films provide fewer opportunities for thieves as optimised protection against break-in means greater security for your valuables.

Car Tints (Charcoal 5, 20, 35 & 50):

Cuts excess summer solar heat through the glass, which helps to maintain lower internal temperatures easing the load of air conditioning, thereby reducing energy costs.

Blocks over 99% of harmful UV radiation.

Adds additional protection with regards to safety and security.

AT 5% – Low visible light reflection, darkest non-reflective film available, excellent privacy product. Reduces glare to ease eyestrain.

AT 20/35/50 – Provides improved privacy, cuts glare down and reduces eyestrain.

The coolest privacy you can get!

Call us today on 01752 252583 for a FREE Quotation over the phone or email us at info@adswindowfilms.co.uk

Check out our dedicated Car Window Tinting website page – https://www.adswindowfilms.co.uk/car-tinting/

Recently, we installed Privacy Window Film to stop prying eyes of a top secret design room ? our privacy frosted bands allow natural light to fill the room but give the designers privacy when working?

This is one of many ways that privacy can be achieved within an office or household environment.

Click the link below to find out more about our Privacy Window Film – 
https://www.adswindowfilms.co.uk/…/decorative-and-privacy-…/

Or call us today on 01752 252583 for more information!!