GRAFFITI

Graffiti covered walls encourage further vandalism and damage leading to an impression of deterioration and dereliction, all negative factors in a working environment.

Generally speaking light surfaces attract more graffiti than dark, while plain and smooth surfaces are more vulnerable than patterned or textured.

A number of products are available, including anti-graffiti and sacrificial overcoatings, drying-retardant and textured coatings as well as proprietary and mechanical graffiti removers.

Personnel using graffiti removal products should be trained in their use and storage of substances must be in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and relevant controls.

Buildings which are well maintained are less likely to be vandalised compared with those which are neglected or poorly repaired. It is therefore vital that all premises, even those which are temporarily empty, are repaired promptly and generally well looked after.

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