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Laboratory One

Bradfield Environment Centre, Lumb Lane, High Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LJ

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Location of Room(s)

Lab(s)

  • Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 70cm and 88cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The lower desks are moveable and in the centre of the room.
    The higher desks are workbenches fixed to the right and rear walls of the room as you enter, and also have sinks.
    The height of the sinks is 90cm.
    The height of the taps is 120cm.
    The taps are twist/turn.
    There is a coat rack on the front left wall as you enter.
    The height of the coat hooks is 147cm to 165cm.
    The coat rack holds lab coats for use in the centre.
    There are power sockets on the front left wall as you enter.
    The height of the switch is 103cm.
    There are power sockets on top of the workbenches.
    The height of the switch is 103cm.
    The sockets are 70cm from the front edge of the workbenches.
    There are equipment storage cupboards under the fixed desks.
    There is a fridge in the lab.
    The fridge is in the rear right of the lab, under the workbench.
    The height of the controls on the fridge is 82cm to 84cm.
    The height of the fridge door handle from the floor is 61cm to 76cm.