The responsibility for maintaining roller shutters depends on your lease agreement:
• If your lease states you are responsible, you must ensure shutters are regularly serviced and kept in safe working order.
• If your landlord is responsible, they must maintain the shutters, but you should report any faults immediately.
• If responsibility is unclear, you should clarify with your landlord to avoid liability in case of an accident.
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✔ The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – You have a duty to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and visitors by keeping equipment (including roller shutters) in a safe condition.
✔ The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 – This states that all doors and gates must be maintained in an efficient state, efficient working order, and good repair.
✔ The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) – If you use roller shutters as part of your business, they must be properly maintained and regularly inspected to ensure safe operation.
✔ The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 & 1984 – As the occupier of the premises, you have a duty of care to anyone who enters, including employees, customers, contractors, and even trespassers. If someone is injured due to a faulty roller shutter, you could be held liable.
⚠ Injuries to Staff & Customers – A faulty roller shutter could suddenly collapse, trap a person, or fall onto someone, leading to serious injury or death.
⚠ Legal Action & Compensation Claims – If a member of the public or an employee is injured due to a poorly maintained shutter, they can make a personal injury claim against you, leading to huge legal and financial consequences.
⚠ Fines & Prosecution – The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can investigate and prosecute businesses that fail to maintain workplace equipment properly.
⚠ Business Disruption – If a roller shutter fails and prevents access to your premises, you could lose business, customers, and income while waiting for repairs.
Ensure your roller shutters are safe, compliant, and legally maintained with our expert servicing.
Able Cranes – Keeping Businesses & Customers Safe
✔ At Least Once a Year – For compliance with PUWER and Workplace Regulations.
✔ Every 6 Months – For high-use shutters (e.g., daily operation in shops, warehouses, or garages).
✔ Immediately After a Breakdown – If your shutter has failed, do not delay repairs, as this can increase liability risks.
At Able Cranes, we offer professional roller shutter maintenance and repair services to keep your business safe, compliant, and operational.
Our Roller Shutter Door services include:
✅ Planned Maintenance Contracts – Regular inspections to prevent breakdowns and reduce liability risks.
✅ 24/7 Emergency Repairs – Fast response times to fix shutters before they cause business disruption.
✅ Full Safety Inspections & Reports – Documented proof of compliance for your business records.
Fast response times for both installations and emergency repairs.
We use durable, high-grade materials to ensure long-lasting performance and security.
Years of experience in the roller shutter and security door sector.
Because we know security issues can’t wait.
Our work meets all safety regulations and industry standards.
We listen to your needs and provide tailored solutions.
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