The physical security product company Abloy UK has launched new training; the Escape Door System (EDS) course. Led by Duncan Rigby, Technical Sales and Specification Manager, the one day course is designed to give delegates guidance to install the EDS to the required industry standard.
The sessions, held at Abloy UK’s training site in Willenhall, West Midlands, can also be arranged off-site. They cover the system installation and software set up. Abloy’s EDS products will only be available to customers who have completed the training.
Delegates will also learn more about how EDS ensures compliance, security and the ability to implement dynamic lockdown procedures, which can vitally assist evacuation during emergency scenarios such as a fire, gas leak or terrorist event.
The components of the EDS must all be installed to be compliant with BS EN 13637, the standard for electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape routes, and it is the first stage to control egress on an escape door while complying with relevant standards – as it can restrict access in response to threats, allowing specific at-risk zones to be cordoned off, while still allowing escape.
The EDS is the product firm says suited for a variety of venues including arenas, stadiums, theatres, cinemas, commercial, education, retail, nurseries and museums.
Duncan said: “The development of industry standards means emergency escape access control specifiers must continue to refresh their knowledge. We’re proud that Abloy provides training of the highest standard and is sharing the very latest in best practice. This course will enable engineers to install EDS where they are needed. Emergency escape is a vital part of any public building, and though thankfully they are rarely needed, installing the wrong products can lead to loss of life, substantial fines and even custodial sentences.”
The Abloy Academy has recently marked ten years of training end-users and businesses to raise awareness of compliance. To register interest in the EDS course, visit bit.ly/2W2gdHP. For details of Abloy UK Academy courses, visit www.abloy.co.uk.
