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Tips for Anti Ligature Prison Cell TV Protection
Anti Ligature Prison Cell TV Protection
As far as human rights are concerned, a detainee has the right to watch television, so below are some tips for anti ligature prison cell TV protection:
- Keeping the staff, detainee and screen from abuse
- Ensure the TV protection purchased conforms to health and safety standards
- Sloping sides are designed to deter any self harm
- Fixings, screws, bolts and mounting frame are inaccessible
- Security locks are impossible to open with the specific key
When planning for prison cell TV protection, or similar detention environments, human safety is paramount. The main reason for this is that even a small shard of glass, from a broken TV screen, can cause death by severing an artery – this is applicable to both staff and inmates. Often a concern is ‘Will the image, on the TV screen, be distorted with having a plastic window over it?’ The answer is no, not at all, as the polycarbonate sheet is as good as glass, but is much safer as it is tough and shatterproof. Toughened safety glass may be applicable in some environments, but be sure to specify the requirements of the project when ordering. Cables and wiring are also harmful to people, to use on themselves or others, so these are securely hidden away within the enclosure.
Prison cell tv protection
Protective tv enclousres, especially manufactured by DOOH USA, are THE only manufacturer and supplier who have Federal Approval for this Anti Ligature copy-write, patent and design rights. Any others are inadequate in meeting stringent health and safety legislation. Having a lawsuit brought against the institution is not something any governor needs. The particular design which differentiates between types of enclosures reflect upon the sloping all-in-one sides, which deters attempts of suicide from hanging using bed sheets, or other forms of material. Obviously the prison staff are aware of protocol and procedures for the well being of detainees, but this is an added consideration.
TV security enclosures
Deciding on where to place prison cell TV protection in the form of TV security enclosures can be a logistical nightmare for a new installation, but in reality they are just a protective housing unit covering a TV set. As long as there is power supply to the television, the enclosure is fixed directly to the wall – with no gaps. Often building work is carried out to recess the housing units within the plasterwork, as it is another elimination of danger. The locks on TV security enclosures from DOOH USA are anti tamper/theft and are high security approved safe locks, giving maximum protection to the screen inside.
Preventative self harm
The experience faced by even an experience inmate is not a pleasant one, so there are times of depression and distress, where ending a life is an option. This is where preventative self harm measures are introduced. A detainee or convicted person has the right to expect a safe environment with prevention of self harm or harm to others in place.