Sentinel is an innovative hand and finger protection
solution that allows specifiers and architects to achieve
outstanding performance, without compromising design
or architectural integrity
For some time, the hinge edge of a door has been seen
as a possible area of harm for children, with a potential for
shearing and crushing of small, inquisitive fingers, as door
closers fitted as part of the fire-safety requirements shut the
door automatically.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
(ROSPA), 30,000 children trap and seriously injure their fingers
in doors every year and more than 1500 of these children will
need surgery. The cost of litigation for such incidents can also
be substantial.
Traditionally, these vulnerable areas have been protected
by bulky and unsightly retro-fit products which are expensive
and prone to damage and vandalism. Now, Leaderflush
Shapland has developed an innovative new finger and
hand protection system, Sentinel (patent pending),
which offers both a discreet and aesthetically pleasing
solution. Sentinel uses a pivoted design with decorative
timber elements as an integral part of the doorset
and is ideal for educational environments, nurseries, health
centres, hospitals and commercial applications.
