Access Guide
Human Resources
Gilbert Scott Building
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
Tel: 0141 330 3898
Fax: 0141 330 4921
Email: humanresources@gla.ac.uk
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/humanresources
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Partick.
The name of the nearest underground station is Hillhead.
Human Resources reception is located on level 2 and Staff Developments Services on level 6 of the Gilbert Scott Building on the main campus.
Parking (South Front)
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located immediately outside the main South.
The convenient dropoff point is located immediately outside the main South
There are 2 designated parking bays for Blue Badge holders located outside the main South Front entrance.
The dimensions of these bays are 330cm x 450cm and 330cm x 240cm.
The bays are 3 metres away from the entrance.
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Students and staff who are Blue Badge holders automatically receive a parking permit free of charge. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
Outside Access (South Front - Gilbert Scott Building Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
No Level Access (South Front - Gilbert Scott Building Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is .
The width of the ramp or slope is 76cm (2ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the Gilbert Scott Building.
The portable ramp is always left in place and overcomes the steps.
The 1st door is held open.
The automatic doors open towards you and are push pad operated.
Reception
The reception desk is 28m (30yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Human Resources reception is located on level 2 of the Gilbert Scott Building.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
There are 3 medium, clearly marked, steps, without handrails, for access to Staff Development Services and the adapted toilet on level 6.
A platform lift overcomes this level change.
There is a moderate ramp (width 78cm) leading into Staff Development Services on level 6.
There are 3 medium, clearly marked, steps, without handrails for access to Universal Training Solutions on level 6.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The Human Resources main reception is situated on level 2 and Staff Development Services on level 6.
Lift (Standard)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just beyond the South Front entrance on the left.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Platform)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on level 6.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are the standard lift to the adapted toilet.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 0.9m (3ft 5in x 2ft 11in).
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on level 6.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The Staff Development Services office is located immediately to the right as you face the adapted toilet on level 6.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on level 5.
The female toilets are 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on level 3.
The male toilets are 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The Staff Development Services office is located immediately to the right as you face the adapted toilet on level 6.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is an assistance dog toilet available on campus for students, staff and visitors.
Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from the Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services and the Student Disability Service.
