What Are Ross Safety Door Hinges?

Ross Safety Door Hinges are designed to improve both accessibility and safety. These hinges allow doors to open outward, an essential feature in emergency situations where access may otherwise be blocked. For example, if someone collapses behind a door, the traditional inward swing could prevent caregivers or emergency responders from getting in quickly. With Ross hinges, the door can be easily opened, clearing the obstruction and enabling swift assistance.

This system not only increases safety but also ensures accessibility for clients using mobility aids by improving clearance in the doorway.

Why Ross Safety Door Hinges Are a Great Alternative

Ross Safety Hinges offer several advantages over traditional methods: 

 

Enhanced Emergency Access: In situations where quick access is crucial, such as when a person collapses behind a door, these hinges provide an emergency override that allows the door to be opened outward, bypassing the obstruction. 

 

No Need for Structural Modifications: One of the key benefits of Ross Safety Hinges is that they don't require creating new checkouts in the doorway architraves or drilling new holes. They use the existing screw holes, making the installation straightforward and less invasive. This makes them a better alternative to reversing a door, which often requires significant adjustments to the doorframe. 

 

Maintain Home Layout and Design: Reversing the swing of a door can significantly alter the flow and design of a space or having a door open into a corridor. Ross Safety Hinges maintain the home’s original layout while still providing the crucial benefit of outward opening. 

 

Quick and Simple Installation: Installing these hinges is straightforward and quick, requiring no major modifications to the door or frame. 

 

Cost-Effective Solution: Home modifications, particularly altering doorways, can be costly. Reversing doors, widening doorways, or even installing more complex systems like sliding doors requires substantial labour, materials, and time. Ross Safety Hinges, on the other hand, are far more affordable. With no need for additional structural work, the cost of installation is significantly lower. This is a particularly important consideration for clients on a budget or those working within NDIS or HCP funding limits.