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Furniture Safety and Care

Furniture Safety and Care. Furniture Safety and Care. How Long Will It Last?. Liability. Furniture Safety & Care. Implement a Care & Use Program. 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure products are in safe working order and being used properly.

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Furniture Safety and Care

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  1. Furniture Safety and Care

  2. Furniture Safety and Care How Long Will It Last? Liability

  3. Furniture Safety & Care Implement a Care & Use Program 1. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure products are in safe working order and being used properly. 2. Broke and worn out furniture should be immediately pulled from service and placed in a secure location.

  4. Furniture Safety & Care Implement a Care & Use Program • Not all products are the same. Furniture and equipment with moveable parts need more attention than furniture and equipment without moveable parts. • Know Your Federal State and Local Laws Fire codes, building codes, etc. Cal 133, Call 116 & 117 ADA, CPSIA, etc.

  5. CPSIA Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/cpsia.html

  6. CPSIA Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Signed into law on August 14, 2008, the United States Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Section 102, provides regulations for testing and certification of children's products. Among the items regulated by Section 102 of the CPSIA are children's products with a paint finish. All applicable Virco products have been certified to comply with Section 102 of the CPSIA. Links to PDF files of these certificates appear on this page.

  7. How Long Will Furniture Last? Don’t confuse warranty with longevity How many things to you own that is used every day, six hours a day, five days a week for fifteen years and cost you less than $25.00?

  8. How Long Will Furniture Last? Warranties Read and understand your warranties carefully.

  9. How Long Will Furniture Last? Warranties What is Covered? • Warranties against defects in original material and workmanship.

  10. How Long Will Furniture Last? Warranties What’s Not Covered Key terms: Does not cover apparent defects caused by modification, alteration or improper assembly of product. Does not include defects due to abuse, misuse or normal ware and tear.

  11. How Long Will Furniture Last? Warranties What else is not included? • Glides • Casters • Upholstery • Paint / Powder Coat

  12. How Long Will Furniture Last? ANSI-BIFMA The Business and Furniture Manufacturer’s Association BIFMA’s mission is to lead, advocate, inform and develop standards for the North American office and institutional furniture industry. Three key principals to BIFMA Testing • Strength • Safety • Reliability http://www.bifma.com/index.html

  13. How Long Will Furniture Last? http://www.ul.com/

  14. How Long Will Furniture Last? Service Life: With a proper Care & Use program products can have a long and useful service life. Life Cycle: The time expectation for the time you should use a product.

  15. Liability

  16. Liability Set strict product standards and stick with them. Read and understand all safety stickers and labels ANSI-BIMFA minimums Comprehensive Care & Use Program Proper usage of all products Work closely with your district’s risk manager.

  17. Thank You

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