Health & Safety Requirement

Visual Fire Alarms (Beacons)

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

Deaf employees must know if alarm sounds.

For Employees

This is life or death. Do not take "no" for an answer. A vibrating pager is a valid alternative.

For Employers

You have a legal duty to get them out alive. If you can't install lights, buy a vibrating pager system.

Key Considerations

  • PEEP (Evac plan) needed.
  • Pager system alternative.

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