Richard Hedges
19 Dec 2023 · Coroner Alan Blunsdon · North West Kent
The coroner's concerns
1. concrete steps with worn surfaces lacking non-slip coating and edge highlighting
“The short external staircase where Mr [name redacted] fell is constructed of concrete steps which are showing signs of wear/weathering. The steps are not coated with a non slip surface and the edges of the steps do not have highlighting to increase awareness.”
2. insufficient handrail length
“The handrail for use with the steps appears too short at each end and reduces the available support to users of the steps”
3. poor lighting
“The current lighting of the area of the external staircase is poor”