Door Safety

Finger entrapment can cause serious injuries (amputations and crushing of fingers) but can easily be prevented through risk assessment of every door in school. All schools should assess the risk including secondary schools.  These guidance documents assist schools in managing the risk.


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Door Safety Guidance

Guidance on how to manage the risk of finger entrapment. Includes door survey checklist.

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Door – General Risk Assessment

General risk assessment for door safety.

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