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By *stella OP   Woman
over a year ago

London

Staircase of five floors, too cramped to pass with required amount of space unless at each floor level landing. To get to each landing there’s a series of five steps then small flat floor then another five steps, the small space does not allow adequate passing at social distance either. Staircase winds up and up so unclear who is also on stairs till you meet at a specific section. No other up or down routes.

What tips, signage, ideas, strategies can be used to make it a safe stairwell at the workspace for use by employees?

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke


"Staircase of five floors, too cramped to pass with required amount of space unless at each floor level landing. To get to each landing there’s a series of five steps then small flat floor then another five steps, the small space does not allow adequate passing at social distance either. Staircase winds up and up so unclear who is also on stairs till you meet at a specific section. No other up or down routes.

What tips, signage, ideas, strategies can be used to make it a safe stairwell at the workspace for use by employees?"

Touch Rails only when neccessary. Wash Hands. Wears Masks on Stairwells.

and errrr Hold your breath!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Other than one way system....stairs up...windows down.....you seem to be in a tricky situation.

(PS do not try this at home!)

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Staggered exit and entry times, you can only go up at 8am and down at 8.15am for example

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"Staggered exit and entry times, you can only go up at 8am and down at 8.15am for example"

Good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wear masks and pass facing away from each other.

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

A NASA space suit

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By *urocougarCouple
over a year ago

watton


"Staircase of five floors, too cramped to pass with required amount of space unless at each floor level landing. To get to each landing there’s a series of five steps then small flat floor then another five steps, the small space does not allow adequate passing at social distance either. Staircase winds up and up so unclear who is also on stairs till you meet at a specific section. No other up or down routes.

What tips, signage, ideas, strategies can be used to make it a safe stairwell at the workspace for use by employees?

Touch Rails only when neccessary. Wash Hands. Wears Masks on Stairwells.

and errrr Hold your breath! "

And don’t fart in the stairwell

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By *ictoriaathomeTV/TS
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Are corridors any wider, passing through double doors, entering into an office while some other is coming out, coffee points... the list goes on.

Common sense is what is needed, we will return to normal ways soon. Just use sanitizer and be respectful around others.

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

Don't 'tail gate' someone up or down the stairs either.

It's harder than you think to not gain on the person in front not doing the speed you want

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By *urocougarCouple
over a year ago

watton


"Don't 'tail gate' someone up or down the stairs either.

It's harder than you think to not gain on the person in front not doing the speed you want"

Can’t you slow down if they are walking up at a slower speed maybe they have a bad knee or are short of breath

You make it sound like it’s all about you

And not a care for the person struggling on the staircase not a good luck lady

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

From reading this thread it seems that after only a few months folks have already been mentally conditioned to act towards others like the closing scene from invasion of the body snatchers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't 'tail gate' someone up or down the stairs either.

It's harder than you think to not gain on the person in front not doing the speed you want

Can’t you slow down if they are walking up at a slower speed maybe they have a bad knee or are short of breath

You make it sound like it’s all about you

And not a care for the person struggling on the staircase not a good luck lady "

Eh?? She didn't say she'd knock them over to get past! She just said to be aware. It means she has empathy, not that she doesn't care!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Whilst it's not ideal anywhere, perhaps a note for people to pause on the flat level. Those ascending could pause on different floors to those descending. This could allow the slower people to get needed rest and for the faster to overtake.

Obviously every time people pass it increases risk but if they follow other good principles here, such as facing away, not touching etc, it could minimise it.

I'd have signs reminding of the guidelines all the way.

Potentially limit any transportation of things to specific times of the day.

It's also important to factor in the needs of those less able, so that they are not unduly affected adversely.

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By *ookMan
over a year ago

london

Clown shoes... 2 metres long mandory for all.

Big horns honked (twice) every time you want to pass someone...

Anti virus red noses, buckets filled with confetti created from shredding all the government guidelines on social distancing and for commuter a funny yellow car with square wheels ( but it must be ulez compliant) or be fully electric.

I have solutions for most of the worlds problems just ask or send me a pm and I will solve it for you. Hope these help.

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By *hongguyMan
over a year ago

heckmondwike

start coughing they will turn around and go other way then stop at your floor or you could just use common sense which seems to be lacking or ask boris he will tell you when to wipe your arse too

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"you could just use common sense which seems to be lacking or ask boris he will tell you when to wipe your arse too "

Surely it is sensible that our country's leader consults with scientific experts and advises us of the best way to cope with this unprecedented pandemic.

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By *inky guy 88Man
over a year ago

luton


"Staircase of five floors, too cramped to pass with required amount of space unless at each floor level landing. To get to each landing there’s a series of five steps then small flat floor then another five steps, the small space does not allow adequate passing at social distance either. Staircase winds up and up so unclear who is also on stairs till you meet at a specific section. No other up or down routes.

What tips, signage, ideas, strategies can be used to make it a safe stairwell at the workspace for use by employees?"

Don’t see how a single staircase in a 5 story commercial building would meet build regs In the first place. Calling up or down to see who is on the stairs may be the only solution.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

Personally I'd stick a sign at each entry. "Please use common sense when passing. Priority coming up'

Normal people would pass at a landing area on narrow stairs when if it means back tracking.

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

This doesn't even need to be discussed, there are clear guidelines for passing on staircases in the COVID19 manual for buildings pre 2001: staircase section 19,chapter19,page19,line19

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle


"Don't 'tail gate' someone up or down the stairs either.

It's harder than you think to not gain on the person in front not doing the speed you want

Can’t you slow down if they are walking up at a slower speed maybe they have a bad knee or are short of breath

You make it sound like it’s all about you

And not a care for the person struggling on the staircase not a good luck lady "

Jesus Christ man howay.

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By *est Wales WifeCouple
over a year ago

Near Carmarthen


"From reading this thread it seems that after only a few months folks have already been mentally conditioned to act towards others like the closing scene from invasion of the body snatchers "

Indeed, especially as there is no science behind the social distancing advice anyway. I despair.

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By *hilMan
over a year ago

HOUGHTON LE SPRING

some sort of traffic light system at top and bottom of each flight, green for safe / red do not enter. two way switch lights, or continuous sounding alarm when some one is on stairs. Issue whistles or personal alarm to each person that they must sound when in stairwell to warn others. Proximity sensors. Depends what budget you have.

If there is more than one stairway use one for ascending and other for decending. Hope this might help

Fire escape plan ???

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By *hilMan
over a year ago

HOUGHTON LE SPRING


"some sort of traffic light system at top and bottom of each flight, green for safe / red do not enter. two way switch lights, or continuous sounding alarm when some one is on stairs. Issue whistles or personal alarm to each person that they must sound when in stairwell to warn others. Proximity sensors. Depends what budget you have.

Convex / concave mirrors to see around corners changes direction in stair case

If there is more than one stairway use one for ascending and other for decending. Hope this might help

Fire escape plan ??? "

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By *arciocialWoman
over a year ago

Leicester

The hospital here doesn't have anything in place for the stairs. I think it's a case of don't touch and keep to one side.

As yours is just a set of 5 steps between each floor, I'll presume it's easy to see whether anyone is coming up or down so it'd just be considerate for people to wait on the floor they're on until the others have passed?

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By *stella OP   Woman
over a year ago

London


"The hospital here doesn't have anything in place for the stairs. I think it's a case of don't touch and keep to one side.

As yours is just a set of 5 steps between each floor, I'll presume it's easy to see whether anyone is coming up or down so it'd just be considerate for people to wait on the floor they're on until the others have passed? "

Sadly it’s five steps to a mini break then five more to the landing and all around corners, the issue is you can’t see at all as two corners to see round to each landing.

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands


"The hospital here doesn't have anything in place for the stairs. I think it's a case of don't touch and keep to one side.

As yours is just a set of 5 steps between each floor, I'll presume it's easy to see whether anyone is coming up or down so it'd just be considerate for people to wait on the floor they're on until the others have passed?

Sadly it’s five steps to a mini break then five more to the landing and all around corners, the issue is you can’t see at all as two corners to see round to each landing. "

"Excuse me is anyone coming up/down?"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The hospital here doesn't have anything in place for the stairs. I think it's a case of don't touch and keep to one side.

As yours is just a set of 5 steps between each floor, I'll presume it's easy to see whether anyone is coming up or down so it'd just be considerate for people to wait on the floor they're on until the others have passed?

Sadly it’s five steps to a mini break then five more to the landing and all around corners, the issue is you can’t see at all as two corners to see round to each landing.

"Excuse me is anyone coming up/down?""

Watched the. News, what's social distancing lol

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

One of my places of work is opening the back stairs..the fire escape stairs, to make a oobe way system.

But it's worth remembering that 2m social distancing is only one way of limiting contact. It's unlikely, unless some one infected coughs as you walk past, or touches you, or you touch the banister and forget to wash your hands, that you are going to contract a virus. I feel its time we got a grip and calculate what the actual risks are here.

X

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay


"One of my places of work is opening the back stairs..the fire escape stairs, to make a oobe way system.

But it's worth remembering that 2m social distancing is only one way of limiting contact. It's unlikely, unless some one infected coughs as you walk past, or touches you, or you touch the banister and forget to wash your hands, that you are going to contract a virus. I feel its time we got a grip and calculate what the actual risks are here.

X "

*one way system

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

Sorry .. 'get a grip' isn't what I mean. That was a bit insensitive. But calculated, informed choices and risks, good hygeine and a realistic approach. There's alot of fear and blanket advice which is making things like passing on staircases feel desperately unsafe. Im not so sure that it is.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton


"From reading this thread it seems that after only a few months folks have already been mentally conditioned to act towards others like the closing scene from invasion of the body snatchers "

No, unfortunately, they haven't.

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By *stella OP   Woman
over a year ago

London


"Sorry .. 'get a grip' isn't what I mean. That was a bit insensitive. But calculated, informed choices and risks, good hygeine and a realistic approach. There's alot of fear and blanket advice which is making things like passing on staircases feel desperately unsafe. Im not so sure that it is.

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I hear you. I was just casting a net for some innovation. The fixing of mirrors is one I’m going to use, it’s a great idea regardless of social distancing.

My grip is well and truly okay.

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By *penbicoupleCouple
over a year ago

Northampton


"Sadly it’s five steps to a mini break then five more to the landing and all around corners, the issue is you can’t see at all as two corners to see round to each landing. "

Can mirrors be put up in the corners?

Otherwise, is it possible to call up/down?

Or would a one-way system work?

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Pass only on the landings, face masks, hourly cleaning of the handrails and door handles.

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

Chances of catching virus by passing someone is around zero.

The magic app will only alert you if you have been close to someone for 15 minutes.

Even and old fart like me walks faster than that.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

Installing a fireman's pole or a slide?

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By *amagustaMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Stay at home ,and enjoy getting paid 80% of your salary for doing nothing...

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