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Guidance offered on Disability Discrimination Act compliance

As many businesses still find Disability Discrimination Act compliance a minefield, particularly when it comes to allowing secure access to a building, the British Security Industry Association has updated its guide to assist businesses to comply with this essential piece of legislation.

The newly revised guide outlines the implications of the Act for access control systems, including common entry methods such as swipe cards and turnstiles. It provides a useful breakdown of the various types of access control equipment available and the degree to which they are likely to be compliant. It also gives basic advice on how current systems can be adapted to comply. The guide takes into account the fact that the Act applies not only to wheelchair access, but also to other disabilities including deafness and blindness.

BSIA Access Control Section Chairman, Nigel Smith, comments:
The Disability Discrimination Act is an important piece of legislation and businesses should review their compliance with the Act as part of their Health and Safety requirements. With such a wide variety of access control systems out there, many businesses find it difficult to work out how they can comply with the law and ensure their business is secure.

The BSIA is advising businesses to review their DDA compliance in the light of this document and to work with a BSIA member to ensure they stay within the law.
To download the BSIA’s newly updated guide, visit www.bsia.co.uk/publications.

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