Humanising Safety and Embracing Real Risk
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We wrote about this issue 3 years ago and it is still ongoing despite a tragic balcony death last year! Some apartment owners are doing the right thing. See recent article in the Courier Mail
Having nearly been hit by a watermelon thrown of … Learn more >>>>>
We received a letter today from a concerned parent regarding the design of a 1st floor balustrade that features horizontal railing that is very easily climbed by children (and is being climbed!). We have written a number of articles about this situation in the past. The BCA … Learn more >>>>>
SYDNEY, July 13, 2011
Each year, at least 50 children fall from windows or balconies in Australia[1]. For most, the outcome is serious, for some—especially the very young, it is fatal. The majority of serious falls occur in children aged 0—4.1
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Great article from the Australian Timber Database about the BCA requirements for timber balustrades and handrails.
They state that:
For all buildings, handrails and balustrades are required to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The BCA is primarily concerned with the safety … Learn more >>>>>
