Dangerous windows at work !

[Deleted User]

My job involves teaching autistic adults music.The activity room at my workplace has windows covering an area of approximately 20'x10'. The frames of the windows are completely rotten and you can poke a biro right through every frame. The landlord has sent someone to look at the frames...but like most things in our company...it takes forever for something to ever get done. In our music sessions we have at least ten adults and staff in the room. I have grave concerns over the safety of everyone if something gives way. Is there any where I can call to speed things up in getting new windows put in ? My concerns are falling on deaf ears.

Guest101

Is this a commercial premises?

[Deleted User]

I suppose it is. It's a day centre.It's rented off a landlord Monday to friday and has been open around 10 years.

[Deleted User]

Children's services also use it on Saturdays

ohreally

Is the landlord a local authority?

Guest101

In which case there needs to be a regular safety assessment, So I'd suggest asking for the last one.


(although more logically would be to use another venue)

[Deleted User]

Landlord is private not a local authority...moving to a new building isn't an option

TELLIT01

I think all you can do is raise the issue formally in writing with senior management of the organisation you are working for. Once that is done it will apply pressure on them to get something done because if they don't, and there is then an incident involving the windows, they could be in deep .....

paddyrg

Can you put a bit of MDF across the dangerous windows? Or chicken wire?

[Deleted User]

Thanks Tellit01 I will do that. The windows will cave in if we have a major storm they are that bad...just hope there's no one in there when they do.