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Biomedical Physics - BMP Workshop Teaching Room D2

Biomedical Physics Building , University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD

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Access To

  • The workshop teaching room D7 is located on the ground floor on the left side of the Biomedical Physics Building.
  • View information on Biomedical Physics Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is numbered and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp from the entrance to the workshop teaching room into the main teaching area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a teaching room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main teaching area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: riser recliner chairs and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 98cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Workshop Teaching Room D2)

  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located on the left as you enter the workshop.
  • The distance from the workshop entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.