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.
