What is BS 1765-1 - Specification for general purpose bedside lockers about?
The correct choice of lockers for use in hospital wards is important because the most suitable type not only increases the comfort and well-being of patients but also the work of nursing staff and domestic staff.
BS 1765 is a European standard that discusses hospital bedside lockers. BS 1765-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that discusses the requirements and test methods for general-purpose hospital bedside lockers suitable for use by patients.
BS 1765-1 also makes recommendations for the design of lockers and for information to be provided by a purchaser to a manufacturer.
Note: BS 1765-1 does not apply to lockers made of metal or lockers intended to accommodate day clothes.
Who is BS 1765-1 - Specification for general purpose bedside lockers for?
BS 1765-1 on the specification for general purpose bedside lockers is relevant for:
- Manufacturers of bedside lockers Test centres
- Health authorities
Why should you use BS 1765-1 - Specification for general purpose bedside lockers?
A hospital bedside locker is a utility piece of furniture that is placed on the side of the patient’s bed in the room or ward. It is used to store a variety of things like medicine, medical reports, and other personal belonging of the patients.
BS 1765-1 provides appropriate dimensions for building general-purpose bedside lockers and preventing wastage due to incorrect dimensions.
BS 1765-1 assist you with requirements for materials like timber, laminated plastics sheet, decorative laminated plastics sheet veneered board, other plastics material, adhesives, and fittings to improve the durability and quality of general-purpose bedside lockers for patients.
BS 1765-1 also guides you regarding the construction of carcase rails, lipping, verticals, plastics, veneers, partitions, shelves, locker tops, carcase bottoms, and carcase ends, doors, divisions, backs, and more for building efficient and durable bedside lockers for patients.
BS 1765-1 guides you regarding the finish of wood sections or plastics materials, the finish of metal components, structural strength and stability of bedside lockers.
BS 1765-1 provides recommendations that not only assist manufacturers to develop improved designs but also assist Health Authorities to choose the types most suited to their needs.
