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DDA (Disability Discrimination Act)The last few decades have seen massive researchinto the design and development of stairs and steps.As a result, the law now states that “colour contrast isessential for visually impaired persons. Nosings need toextend the full width of the tread and be 55mm on boththe tread & the riser”.Everybody is entitled to safe access into any building.Nearly 24% of people in the UK today have somedegree of vision loss, many ofwhom rely on colour and textureto remain mobile.Visible sight lines & edging strips,along with tactile plates (colouredred or buff) should be installedto mark crossing points, stairs orplatform edges. Please contactVULCAN Technical to upgradeexisting treads.The Health & Safety Executive estimates that stairinjuries cost employers and the public sector over abillion pounds a year, not to mention the thousands ofworking hours lost.The average claim for stairway accidents is £7000,but has gone as high as £68,000.The right nosing needs the right insert to meetthe correct need for foot traffic. All VULCANedgings - gritted GRP, stainless steel, aluminium, brassand the Traverse & VTac ranges - should be consideredto help clients provide the correct application to ensuremaximum performance throughoutits product life whether industrial,public or private sector. Vulcan’srange can certainly meet therequirement.Vulcan Tread Products can beused on RAIL, Highways, LondonUnderground, and education.Independent tests prove thatrequirements for vision, slip,fire, toxicity and spread offlame are exceeded.3Sales: 020 8681 0617 • Email: sales@vulcansystems.co.uk