Door Industry Journal - Summer 2021

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Industry News ADSA Serves up Bite-sized Learning A menu of bite-sized learning is being served up by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) to give people a taste of industry knowledge. The free online sessions are intended to extend awareness of safety and standards for those working within the sector in a variety of roles including non-technical. By widening the understanding of key issues, ADSA hopes to heighten levels of expertise across the industry and its member organisations and encourage inclusivity. There are currently two sessions available: Powered Pedestrian Doors (PPD) and the Law and Risk Assessment – a guide to BS 7036-0:2014. Both are running throughout the year and dates are being advertised on ADSA’s social media channels. https://www.facebook.com/adsa.uk | https://twitter.com/theADSA | https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatic-door-suppliers-association-ltd/ PPD and the Law provides an overview of different areas of law and regulation that affect installation, health and safety at work and fire safety. It covers the difference between legal, approved documents and British and European standards and how these are applied to prevent injury from impact, crushing, sheering or drawing-in. The difference between service and maintenance requirements is defined, as is the responsibility of landlords and occupiers to manage maintenance and supervision of PPD.