As per the regulations issued by our State and Federal authorities it is mandatory to have a drug safe that meets the relevant standards when it comes to securing drugs and pharmaceuticals by any medical or related facility. For example, most drug storage safes or cabinets must be anchored and secured to the wall or the floor at x4 different anchor points, and the safe will need to have pre-drilled holes in the base and back to ensure this can be done. There are also minimum wall thickness requirements that must be met.
Here are some of the most commonly used practices for the construction of these safes:
- Most suitable materials
- Pressed and welded sheet steel
- Pressed and welded steel mesh
- Sheet steel or steel mesh
- Thickness
Sheet steel which is mild steel sheet of 10 to 16 gauge thickness
- Arrangement:
The sheet steel must be joined to an angle iron frame of 25x25mm section and 5mm thickness
- Doors:
Two leaf doors with two leaves overlapping each other or joined on to a central pillar. The clearance between the leaves and the pillar of the pharmacy drug safes must be less than 3mm. The door edges must be intact so that it does not protrude when closed.
- Door locks:
- Levered door with at least 5 levers that are not identical to each other or pin and tumbler mechanism door with at least 6 pins
- Mild steel dead bolts of 19x8mm section or anti-cutting device with a total throw of 12mm
- The second leaf of the door must be secured internally on the top and bottom by mild steel bolts of 6x6mm section and 6mm diameter
It might surprise you that the same construction procedures are applicable for both expired as well as returned controlled drugs. It is often the case that expired drugs must be separately placed in similar drug safes and labeled on the outside as Controlled drugs for destruction, or drugs that are returned by the patients must be separately placed and labeled as patient returned Controlled drugs for destruction. They must be destroyed at the earliest only in the presence of an authorised medical professionals. Kookaburra Safes sells only quality fully compliant drug and pharmacy safes and always at the best prices. We can advise on and supply suitable safe options that will meet your needs and protect your medical supplies from theft and fire damage, be it in residential, commercial or Government settings. In addition, we also provide simple and secure product ordering, and professional delivery and installation Australia wide.
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