Wolfson House is a low secure mental health facility in North-East London. One of the particular challenges of completing a lighting upgrade for a Low Secure Unit (LSU) was planning and coordinating with staff. Barton Knight’s engineers worked in a live environment, including upgrading the lighting in patients’ rooms. Two trained escorts per team of 2-3 engineers were always required. Barton Knight coordinated with Quinn London who worked with the Trust’s Project Manager.
Good housekeeping was essential. For the safety of patients, staff and engineers, no equipment (tools, steps, light fittings and more) were left unattended. Tools were always in sight and workspaces are kept as tidy as possible.
On-site storage was limited with only one small, secure shipping container allowed on site.Barton Knight’s off-site team coordinated closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure equipment and new fittings were delivered at the right time to avoid schedule delays. Old fittings were removed by ‘wait and load’ vans (no skip allowed on site) for safe and WEEE-compliant disposal/recycling each evening.
Barton Knight’s engineers established an excellent relationship with staff and floor managers on site – liaising directly with them on the Programme of Works.Â
