Protection against impact from and trapping by doors

It is the view of the Department that the requirements of regulation 59 in Part H will be met if, measures are taken to prevent doors and gates presenting a safety hazard whenever they are opening or closing. Such measures include – (a) ensuring a clear view of the space on the opposite side of the door to that of the users approach in order to reduce the risk of the door striking someone; (b) where a door slides or opens upwards, adequate means are provided to prevent such a door sliding into or falling onto anyone; and (c) where there is a powered door or gate, there should be suitable means to prevent someone being trapped by such a door or gate and a means to open it should the power fail.