Plate Glass Windows and Doors | General Travel Safety | HolidayTravelWatch
There should be markers/stickers on the plate glass windows or patio doors. In rooms where there are no markings, consider putting a temporary sticker or tape on a patio door so you know when it is closed.
Walking through plate glass windows and doors can lead to horrendous scarring and fatalities.
In bright sunlight it is sometimes difficult to tell whether the patio door is open or shut.
Be especially careful with young children who may be too pre-occupied to notice the presence of glass.
You should note that there are a myriad of codes and international standards on the use of toughened or safety glass. In many countries there are no regulations regarding the use of warning signs or stickers. This is a difficult area, particularly if you or someone becomes injured as a result of walking into a glass door or window. If you are seeking to establish standards, this link will initially guide you through various building and glass regulations found in the UK and EU. For each country, you would have to carry out individual research to establish the correct and applicable code.
If you are concerned with any aspect of your doors or windows, bring it to the attention of the tour operator’s representative immediately, take photo’s, ensure the complex management are aware of the problem. Take photographs or videos of anything that causes concern – this can be later used as evidence in any subsequent complaint.
Tags: Glass Safety, Standards Abroad
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HTW has for many years received reports from concerned holiday makers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport.
