Safety, risk and business continuity in education establishments
This is a selection of the commonly used standards that are relevant to managing safe education environments. Some also help organisations comply with regulations.
Furniture and equipment
- DD ENV 1729 (in Parts) Furniture. Chairs and tables for educational institutions
- BS 5873 Educational furniture (several parts)
- BS EN 1176-1:1998 Playground equipment. General safety requirements and test methods. Safety requirements for outdoor and indoor children's playground equipment, considering risk factors
Safety for design and technology
- BS 4163:2000 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments. Code of practice
Disability access
- BS 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Code of practice
Risk management
- BIP 2012:2003 IMS: Risk management for good governance
How you can get involved
We welcome your participation in developing standards - in these areas or in other areas you feel are important. If you have suggestions for new standards or have expertise and are willing to represent your institution or an education organisation we would be happy to talk to you.
Contact details
Education Executive
BSI British Standards
389 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
Email: education.info@bsi-global.com
Tel: 020 8996 7534