The Lavco tech team have finally updated the grab rail section of the online catalogue! Lavco has a great range of grab rails that meet compliance with current Australian Standards as well as many other accessibility options. Check out the revamped online catalogue, with improved pictures that effectively illustrate the quality of our grab rail products, plus additional information to assist you in selecting the correct grab rail to suit your application. We hope you find the updates helpful in browsing the Lavco website and as always, please contact us with any questions or queries you might have. The Lavco sales team will provide the help and guidance you need to make your grab rail purchase. Have a great week from us here at Lavco Industries!

Lavco webmasters have answered the call! After receiving some feedback regarding the vast range of Braille and standard signs on the Lavco website, we have made improvements to the layout of this section. Navigation has been made simpler, with the introduction of nine separate sub-categories, to assist in finding the correct sign for your application quickly and easily. The divisions of our Braille and standard signs include Accessible, Ambulant, Baby Change, General Braille, Female, Male, Shower, Unisex and finally Standard (or non-compliant AS1428.1-2009) signs. As always, should you have any questions regarding our signage range or any other products on the Lavco website, please feel free to contact one of friendly and helpful team members on (03) 9338 2092. Alternatively, you can email us at sales@lavco.com.au and a representative we be in touch as soon as possible. Have a great day from the team at Lavco Industries!

Lavco Stainless Steel Grab Rails and Aged Care Products. Lavco grab rails are designed and manufactured to suit primarily the Australian market and its requirements. Our comprehensive range of product meet the strict Australian Standard AS 1428.1-2009 where applicable. Aged Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Day Surgeries, Community Centres, Schools, Sporting Clubs, Domestic Homes and Disabled Facilities have benefited from using Lavco disabled grab rails & aged care products. Lavco grab rails are manufactured in 32mm diameter, #304 grade satin stainless steel, with concealed fix, five hole multi-point installation for added strength and safety. Our shower seats are available in the following two options: either powder coated solid aluminium slat seat or a tough and ultra-durable one piece compact laminate seat with #304 stainless steel legs and brackets for long life and durability. Should the product you require not be shown on our Website, please contact us and we will be able to provide the product configuration of your choice. We are here to assist you with your enquiry.

Our website has now been operational since early July and we are experiencing very positive feedback from our customers expressing their ease at navigating their way through the site.

Braille Signage Positions. We are often asked to provide information as to the positioning of Braille Signage for access and mobility doors within a public building. The code states that the signs are to be placed not less than 1200mm and not more than 1600mm above the finished floor level. Signs that have a single line of tactile characters must be placed not less than 1250mm and not more than 1350mm above the finished floor level. Signs identifying rooms etc are to be placed on the wall on the latch side of the door with the leading edge of the sign to be located between 50mm and 300mm from the architrave. If it is not possible to place the sign within this position then the sign may be placed on the door itself. Another question that is often raised, is in relation to the RH (Right hand) and LH (Left Hand) text that is shown on braille signs. This effectively means the side of the toilet that the disabled person (when backing into position) transfers off their wheelchair and onto the toilet seat. We will often ask the customer for the handing of the grab rail as this will also provide the correct handing for the sign. We have provided the link to the current Access Code for Buildings Schedule 1, Access for people with a disability. Refer to Part D4 Braille and Tactile Signage. We would encourage you to access this link to make sure you are aware of the particulars of the code before fixing and or adhering any signs into position. To access the link please click below. www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2011C00214 If you have any further queries please fell free to give us a call, we are here to help.