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453 West Lab - Doorway 3

Old Medical School, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

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  • 452 East Lab and 453 West Lab are located in the Old Medical School- Doorway 3. Exit the Doorway 3 lift on floor 2. The entrance to 452 East Lab and 453 West Lab is on your left.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into 452 Biomedical Teaching Room East and 453 Biomedical Teaching Room West.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lab.
  • There is not step-free level access within the room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the speaker's desk.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen and a projector screen.
  • There are cables on the floor that might present a trip hazard.