This single-occupant restroom door locking system can pose a safety hazard if staff who work in the area are not provided with the correct unlocking wrench and made aware of how to remove the silver cover that conceals the locking mechanism.
If a staff member needs to unlock the door for a medical emergency, assault or situation where a person inside is at risk of self-harm, a bad situation can quickly become worse. Exacerbating the situation, some employees have used “super glue” to secure the covers because they fall off.
(Photo Courtesy: Safe Havens International)
