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Windows that are left open, especially those above the ground floor can be fatal. Even more so for young, unsupervised children as well as vulnerable adults. Window restrictors<\/a> are widely used in hospitals, care homes, nurseries and educational establishments to provide much needed ventilation with security.<\/p>\n When contemplating which window restrictor manufacturer to choose from, you can be overwhelmed by the vast choice \u2013 it can be outright confusing. Although there are many window restrictors available on the market, not all of them will have been subject to rigorous testing or meet international safety standards.<\/p>\n During a recent \u201cMystery Shopper\u201d exercise, when ordering products advertised as Jackloc we received a different product, however on the payment receipt reference was made to Jackloc. It is crucial when ordering Jacklocs from an unknown source that you check to ensure that the items you receive are genuine Jackloc products, as it would appear there are some unscrupulous traders using Jackloc branding in their advertising to sell poor quality cable window restrictors. If in any doubt about the authenticity of an item please\u00a0contact The Jackloc Company Limited\u00a0for guidance.<\/p>\n Safety testing is important for all products \u2013 it is however, paramount for products intended to provide a safety feature. In order to have confidence in the reliability of a window restrictor, it must hold appropriate safety accreditations, be correctly installed and kept in good working order.<\/p>\n BS \u2013 British Standards<\/p>\n EN \u2013 Norme Europ\u00e9enne \/Europ\u00e4ische Norm, (European Standard)<\/p>\n ISO \u2013 International Organisation for Standardisation<\/p>\n BS, EN and ISO standards ensure that products meet appropriate standards in relevant key areas \u2013 accreditation by these bodies means that the product has been subject to scrupulous testing and met strict criteria.<\/p>\nWhat Reassurance Does Safety Standard Testing Bring?<\/h2>\n
Internationally Recognised Safety Standards<\/h3>\n
Jackloc Cable Window Restrictors and Safety Testing<\/h3>\n