Accessibility Statement
Biffa is always looking to improve it's web site and make it easier to use. We have designed our site in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and the RNIB.
The guidelines include:- Using meaningful ALT text for all images to provide descriptive text.
- Using descriptive hyperlink text.
- Avoiding the use of frames, which are difficult for special browsers to interpret.
- Provide navigational short cuts for users of text only browsers and page readers.
- Using an easy-to-see web colour scheme.
- Using an easy to read font type, size and colour.
Navigation
Making web sites easy to use goes further than just colour and fonts. We work hard to make sure our content is easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate, taking into consideration customers who use speech readers.
Our main navigation options have been assigned keyboard access keys for users who do not use pointing devices (such as a mouse).
Changing the way you view our site
If you want to alter the size of the text displayed on this site you can change the option in your Internet browser.
To enlarge text
- On the browser Tools menu select 'Internet Options'
- On the General tab, select 'Accessibility'
- Tick the 'Ignore font sizes specified on web pages' check box
- Click on 'OK'
- On the browser menu select 'view'
- Click 'text size'
- Choose the size of text
Keyboard Access Keys
Instead of using your mouse to navigate the site, the main sections of the site can be accessed by pressing the Alt key plus the relevant key on your keyboard. To open the new page press Enter.
Access Keys used on this site
- 1.Home
- 2.About Us
- 3.Corporate Responsibility
- 4.Investor Centre
- 5.Customer Access
- 6.Legislation
- 7.Publications
- 8.Press & Newsroom
- 9.Jobs
- L.Links
- C.Contact Us
- I.Select your Industry Sector
- S.Select your Service
- O.Other Areas of Interest
- T.Terms & Conditions
- A.Accessibility (This Page)
- P.Privacy Policy
- M.Sitemap
Known browser support
Biffa have designed and built its website to operate on a wide range of browser technologies. Below is a list of browsers the site has been tested in.
PC operating systems
- Internet Explorer 7, 6, 5.5, and 5
- Mozilla Firebird 0.7
- Mozilla Firefox 2. 0.8
- Netscape Navigator 7.0
- Opera 9, 7.5
- Lynx
Mac operating systems:
- Safari 1.0.1
- Internet Explorer 6.0, 5.2
- Mozilla Firebird 0.7
Feedback
Biffa is very open to suggestions for improvement across its website. Please send any comments you might have via our feedback form.
From time to time new content will be added to the web site. In the event of any pages being registered as non-compliant, please let us know and the changes will be made.
