Where do children spend most of their time other than their homes? The answer is easy; it is their schools. So, basically, schools have a large role in developing their intellectual skills, motor skills, and emotional skills. Most of the parents in Dubai would choose a school that will provide an overall development for their children.
Each school does their best to provide a holistic education environment for the students. Nowadays, it is important to ensure that the schools are offering entertainment along with education. With safe and compiled kids’ entertainment equipment present in the school, the complete development of the children could be ensured easily. With international schools such as Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD), parents could be worry-free about their children’s growth.
This blog will discuss how Texel addressed the critical gap with regular maintenance and safety assurance for the climbing walls and PPE in the SISD.
About the Client: Swiss International Scientific School Dubai
Located in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2, Al Jaddaf, SISD is one of the popular and respected international schools in the UAE, with more than 3000 students from more than 100 nationalities studying together. They are majorly renowned for their world-class IB curriculum and also ranked among the top 150 schools in the world. With on-campus facilities like advanced sports, wellness, and boarding infrastructure, offering multilingual education.
Being recognised among the top 15 schools in “The School Index” in the Middle East, they have always given importance to high-quality student activities that include sports and fitness facilities. Since they are giving importance to the physical activities within their school compound, climbing the wall was one of the apt choices.
Identifying the Gaps: SISD’s Initial Challenges
In order to install a safe and effective climbing wall, SISD had a lot of challenges in front of them.
1.Existing Climbing Wall Without Maintenance Support
Even though the school already had a climbing wall, there were no proper professionals to ensure the maintenance and safety of the structure.
2. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Needed Periodic Checks
The PPE accessories, like helmets, harnesses, and ropes, need regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the kids using them will be safe.
3. Risk of Falling Out of Regulatory Compliance
When it comes to the sports and activities equipment, all the schools in Dubai have to follow strict safety standards. With risk compliance issues, there are chances for restricted usage or even shutdown of the facilities.
4. Need for Reliable Documentation for Audits & Safety Reviews
The school needed proper documentation that is essential for audits and safety reviews.
What TEXEL Delivered: A Complete Maintenance Framework
Understanding these challenges faced by SISD, the Texel team stepped in and customised an exclusive solution to mitigate the gap.
1. Full Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) Provided by TEXEL
As the first step, Texel provided a complete AMC covering the climbing walls and PPE, ensuring a year-around professional maintenance support to the school.
2. Monthly Site Inspections & Preventive Maintenance
The Texel team conducted monthly site inspections and all the preventive maintenance without any flaws, detecting and solving errors faster.
3. Safety Compliance Alignment with Local & International Standards
With inspection and certification of the climbing walls and PPE, we ensured that they are safe and complied with all the necessary regulations.
4. Detailed Reporting After Every Maintenance Visit
All the inspection and maintenance were followed by a detailed report that helps in the future audits and other approvals from the authorities.
The Outcome: Fully-Compliant & Safe Operations
With the exclusive solution provided to SISD by the Texel, these are the major results we were able to produce.
1. Regulatory Compliance Achieved Quickly
Proper inspections and maintenance made it easier to ensure that the climbing walls in the school complied with safety regulations.
2. Enhanced Safety for Students & Staff
The entertainment equipment that is complied with the local regulations automatically becomes safer to the students and staff.
3. Clear and Organized Maintenance Records
With Texel as the AMC partner, SISD was able to have clear and detailed reports for every inspection and maintenance visit.
Conclusion
It is important to ensure that every entertainment equipment installed anywhere is safe for the users, especially when it comes to children’s play equipment. For a school like Swiss International Scientific School Dubai, safety is integral for their foundation. The climbing wall in the school is a symbol of the holistic development supported by the school. To maintain their standard and reputation, they really needed a partner who kept the same values. Thus, Texel became the ideal choice for SISD. With the help of Texel, they were able to ensure safety and compliance for their climbing wall and PPE.
To ensure that your entertainment equipment is compiled and safe, contact Texel today!
FAQ
- Do schools need AMC for their entertainment equipment?
Yes, schools require AMC for their entertainment equipment to ensure they are properly maintained and routine inspections are carried out. This is also important because of the UAE safety regulations.
- What is PPE in climbing wall activities?
PPE is personal protective equipment, which includes helmets, harness, carabiners, ropes, belay devices, and lanyards.
- Does Texel offer inspection services to school’s entertainment areas?
Yes, Texel offers inspection and maintenance services for the entertainment areas in the schools in and around Dubai.