Hazards of Automatic Revolving or Rotating Doors

Overview

• Alert issued for hazards and risk controls associated with revolving or rotating doors.
• Increase in incident reports leading to this alert.
• Relevant for locations such as hospitals, aged care, residential, and commercial buildings.

Key Hazards

• Risk of being struck, trapped, or injured when using revolving doors.
• Specific risk for individuals with mobility issues.
• Children at risk of injury from being jammed between door and entrance/floor.

Door Mechanism

• Revolving doors consist of 2-4 doors attached to a rotating central shaft.
• Designed for energy efficiency and handling large volumes of people.

Safety Concerns

• Incidents reported where:
  • People with mobility issues are knocked/bumped, leading to serious injuries.
  • Children injured due to jamming incidents.
• Sensors designed to slow/stop doors may not fully prevent accidents.

Recommended Risk Control Measures

• Regular testing and maintenance of door sensors.
• High-functioning sensors to detect and respond to obstructions effectively.
• Clear signage for alternative access points.
• Use of pictograms and clear instructions:
  • 'Do not push the door'
  • 'Maximum of two people per segment'
  • 'Adult supervision required'

Contact Information

• For questions about revolving doors at your workplace, contact WorkSafe.
• WorkSafe Victoria advisory available Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:30pm.

Additional Information

• Reviewed on 25/07/2022.
• Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of the land.
• Commitment to inclusive workplaces for LGBTIQ communities.

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Contact WorkSafe

• Address: 1 Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220
• Phone: 1800 136 089
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