Fixing Controlled drugs cabinets can be done by anyone with a reasonable knowledge of DIY.

Guideance on Fixing a Controlled Drugs Cabinet

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If you are in any doubt about your competence we suggest you employ a trades person to do the fixing of the Controlled drugs cabinet for you.

Should you decide to carry out fixing controlled drugs cabinets your self you will need the following:-

• Electric Hammer drill
• 10 mm diameter masonry drill bit
• 13 mm Spanner to suit the above
• Hammer
• Pencil or Marker pen
• A willing assistant

This Blog should be read in conjunction with our previous Blog

M10 sleeve anchor bolts for fitting controlled drugs cabinets

” Fitting Controlled Drugs Cabinets”

and our page on fixing a controlled drugs cabinet; click here.

1. Prior to fixing controlled drugs cabinets their position must be carefully considered in order for them to comply with “The Misuse of drugs (safe custody) regulations 1975” . Please see our previous Blog which will assist you, also you may wish to  visit our web page which will also help you in fixing controlled drugs cabinets.
2.  When the position has been chosen unpack the Controlled drugs cabinet from the box noting the Red envelope containing the keys and instructions.
3. Using the keys open the cabinet door.
4. Depending upon the size and weight of the cabinets purchased you may require additional help to avoid straining yourself. Please ensure you are comfortable with the weight of the unit prior to lifting, it may be necessary to construct some temporary support for the cabinet whilst fixing controlled drugs cabinets in position.
5. Hold the controlled drugs cabinet up to the wall or if floor mounted on the floor and mark through the fixing holes on to the wall or floor.
6. Ensure the wall where the cabinet is to be fixed is flat if it is not and the cabinet is tightened it may cause the cabinet to distort. This distortion will effect the operation of the door.
7. Remove the Controlled drugs cabinet and place safely out of the way.
8. Ensure  there are no electric cables, water pipes or other obstructions where the holes are to be drilled. If in doubt consult and expert.
9. Using the hammer drill set on “hammer” and with the 10 mm Drill bit, drill holes to a depth of approximately 80 mm in the positions previously marked in 5.
   

   Drilling the wall fixings holes when fixing a Controlled drugs cabinet to a wall.

10. Place the Controlled drugs cabinet back in position and insert the Sleeve anchors (enclosed with the Controlled drugs cabinet) taping them in the holes with the hammer so they are up to the inside back face of the cabinet.
11. Using a spanner tighten the nuts on the sleeve anchors until they are tight.
    

    Tightening the wall fixing bolts when fixing a Controlled drugs cabinet to a wall.

12. Finally check the fixings are tight and the cabinet is secure.
13. Fixing controlled drugs cabinets to the floor is almost identical to fixing controlled drugs cabinets to a wall. Fixing to the floor though is easier as you are not holding the weight of the Controlled drugs cabinet whilst fixing it.
14. The processes of Fixing Controlled Drugs Cabinets is now complete and you should have a secure cabinet that complies with “The misuse of drugs (safe custody ) regulations 1975”.

We hope this has assisted you in Fixing controlled drugs cabinets, however should you wish to discuss it further please do not hesitate to give us a call. We’d be happy to help.

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This blog is intended to be informative but not exhaustive reading for fitting controlled drugs cabinets in the United Kingdom.
Licensees may wish to seek their own independent advice to ensure they are compliant.

Fitting Controlled Drugs Cabinet – Information

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There are legislative requirements that relate to the storage of certain schedules of Controlled drugs, see “The Misuse of drugs(Safe custody) regulations 1973”.

A prospective licencee or Licencee’s business will carry out specific and different tasks within their premises which their security measures should seek to mitigate. In order to mitigate these security risks there are certain minimum standards that must be met and the measures set out in  “The Misuse of drugs(Safe custody) regulations 1973” are seen as an acceptable minimum standard.

When considering fitting Controlled drugs cabinets:

Layers and levels of security should be considered.

1. Outer layer or the protection of the surroundings that are necessary for particular risks or your particular surroundings ( Illumination, fencing, CC TV ect.).
2. Secondary layer or the protection of the building or the part of the building that the Controlled drugs cabinets are to be fitted ( burglar alarm, bars on windows ect.).
3. Core area or the Controlled drugs cabinets them selves.

Where possible when  fitting Controlled Drugs Cabinets they should be installed in an area already protected by an approved intruder alarm. If not then consideration should be given to adapting an existing system to cover the area in which the  Controlled drugs cabinets are to be fitted. When fitting Controlled Drugs Cabinets deciding on the correct position  is very important and the following points should be satisfied where ever possible.

• Fit the Controlled drugs Cabinets in a room that does not have direct access to the outside of the building.
• Position the Controlled drugs cabinets in a place so that it is not obvious to prying eyes ( not opposite a door or window etc.)
• Fitting Controlled drugs cabinets in a corner with the locks up to a wall is preferable as it will help prevent the door being forced.
• Fitting Controlled drugs cabinets in a room that can be locked when the left unattended is preferred.
• Do not position  the cabinets adjacent to a heat source i.e. heating pipes or a radiator.
• Ensure you are not fitting Controlled drugs cabinets in a position that leaves it in direct sunlight.
• Position the Controlled drugs cabinets adjacent to similar storage units if possible to make it less conspicuous.
• Fit Controlled drugs cabinets in a room that is manned continually or under constant surveillance.
• Fitting of Controlled drugs cabinets should always be carried out in a room that is used for medical purposes.
• Wall mounted Controlled drugs cabinet should be fitted so that the top of the cabinet is not more than 1750 mm from the floor.

When fitting Controlled drugs cabinets to the wall or floor it is important to use the correct fixings. The manufacturer must include these with the Controlled drugs cabinet as part of the BS2881:1989.

M10 sleeve anchor bolts for fitting controlled drugs cabinets

Controlled drugs cabinets must be fixed to a block or brick wall or concrete floor with at least two rag bolt ( expanding bolt)  fixings. Each fixing must pass through an internal anchor plate of at least 3 mm thickness and with a surface area of 19355 square millimetres. The anchor plate is to reinforce the area around the fixing to prevent forced removal from the mount.

In some new buildings construction of internal walls is done using a studding and plaster board technique  which is unsuitable for fitting Controlled drugs cabinets. In this instance a suitable floor fix cabinet can be purchased which could be fitted to a concrete floor. If none of these are a suitable alternative a solution must be discussed with your accountable officer or suitably qualified person.

Pharmacy Medical can assist you with Bespoke Controlled drugs cabinets and purpose made reinforcing to walls and floors which under normal circumstances are unsuitable for Fitting Controlled drugs cabinets to. Please click here for more information.

We hope this Blog has been of assistance but if you would like to discuss it further please give us a call on 01623 559966, we’d be happy to help.

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