EB Air Control Anti-ligature HVAC systems are crucial in certain environments, like schools, rehab centers, mental health and correctional facilities, to minimize the risk of self-harm and suicide. These systems are designed to prevent individuals from using HVAC components as ligature points, thereby reducing the potential for strangulation or other forms of harm.
With mental health crisis on the rise coupled with anxiety and changed socio- economic conditions more individuals are prone to self inflicted harm and means to vent frustration. Under this circumstance authorities must consider impending danger and couple solutions to mitigate such risks immediately.
Crucial factor
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Preventing Self-Harm:
Anti-ligature HVAC features are designed to eliminate sharp corners, minimal gaps, and other potential ligature points, making it difficult for individuals to attach objects and harm themselves.
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Specific Applications:
These systems are particularly important in settings where there is a higher risk of self-harm, such as classrooms, mental health hospitals, psychiatric wards, rehab centers and correctional facilities.
Examples of Anti-Ligature HVAC Covers
- Rounded corners and edges: To reduce the risk of accidental or intentional injury.
- Minimal gaps between components: To prevent objects from being tied or attached. ( Eliminate strangulation points)
- Anti-ligature ventilation grilles: These grilles are designed to allow air circulation while minimizing ligature points.
- Tamper-resistant enclosures: To prevent tampering with HVAC units and potentially creating ligature points.
Benefits of such design
- Reduced risk of self-harm and suicide: By removing potential ligature points, these systems help create safer environments for individuals at risk.
- Peace of mind for authorities and patients: Knowing that the environment is designed to minimize risks can provide peace of mind for both staff and patients.
- Compliance with safety standards: Many facilities are required to meet specific safety standards regarding anti-ligature design and materials.
Beyond HVAC:
The principles of anti-ligature design extend to other aspects of facility design, such as furniture, fixtures, electrical points, mantels and other exposed points potential to self harm. EB Air Control can help clients with any Anti Ligature solutions beyond HVAC units and covers as well provide solutions towards making an environment safe as possible.
