While most property managers and owners know the maintenance requirements for automatic pedestrian doors, specified in AS 5007, some are not aware that roller shutters and electric gates can be considered an item of plant under Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and that this may require that their roller shutters and electric gates also have regular inspections by competent technicians.
As an example the WA Occupational Safety and Health Regulation indicates that roller shutters and electric gates can be considered items of plant because they require an energy source to operate.
Energy sources include electrical power as well as springs under tension which are installed in the majority of both manual and electric roller shutters to assist in reducing the force required to lift the curtain.
If similar regulations apply to the doors under your control you may need to ensure that as plant they are:
- Checked, tested and inspected to reduce the risk of injury
- Inspections, repairs and maintenance is carried out in a manner recommended by a competent person
- Removed from operation until inspected and repaired by a competent person if damaged to the extent that it may cause an increased risk of harm or injury
How can KONE assist?
KONE provides a range of service agreements for all types of automatic building doors, shutters and electric gates. From standard preventative maintenance to fully comprehensive services, all designed to protect the safety and reliability of the building doors under your control.
All KONE Care™ building door maintenance solutions include:
- Regular maintenance in line with the requirements of local OH&S regulations
- Electronic reports for each door maintained as evidence of compliance
- Access to the KONE 24/7 customer care centre and Australia wide network of KONE technicians for emergency breakdown service and repairs 24/7
For further information and recommendations on preventative maintenance requirements for doors under your control please contact us:
Or call our 24/7 customer care centre - 1300 362 022
For an overview of the maintenance specifications for Automatic Pedestrian Doors in AS 5007 please click here
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