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Posted By LParkinson
We have a project where there are two adjacent sets of double stacked cabins.
Linking the the two upper cabins is a scaffolded platform, leading from the steps to the further cabin.
Does this need to be subject to 7 day inspections? I think it is, but the QS is upset as he doesn't want to pay for a years worth of inspections on something that will remain unchanged.
Verification please!
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Posted By David MacFarlane
LP,
Regulations stipulate that any working platform or part thereof (in your case) must be inspected
-before being used for the first time
-after any substantial addition, dismantling or other alteration
-after any event likely to have affected its strength or stability
-at regular intervals not exceeding seven days since the last.
Seems like overkill for the likes of what you need the scaffold for, however there doesnt look like there are any exceptions.
David.
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Posted By garyh
Please clarify exactly which regs state this (my view is that if anyone on this forum states that the "regs" require it, we should always give the specific reference).
Nothing personal!
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Posted By LParkinson
Thanks for that - the Con Regs are quite clear I think - I just thought I'd have a quick check before I enter the fray, with it being an access rather than working platform. Still its a platform & its at work so that will do for me!
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Posted By Davelfc
LP,
Why not have someone trained in house to conduct your 7 day inspections, the cost would not be excessive. If you contact me direct I can let you have a copy electonically of a standard register to record your inspections on.
The other answer would have been to request that the QS priced for a proprietry stair system that would not require the same statutory inspection which comes with a scaffold structure.
Regards
Dave
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Posted By Robert Skinner
Just for the record.
You need to look at the Work at Height Regs 2005 and NOT the Construction Regs 1996 with regards to scaffold inspections.
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Posted By AlB
Regulation 12 "Inspection of work equipment" requires work equipment to be inspected after installation or assembly, and any work equipment exposed to copnditions causing deterioration liable to result in dangerous situations is inspected at suitable intervals (but there is no given frequency) and each time thatt exceptional circumstances liable to jeoperdise the safety of the work equipment has occurred. The only defined frequency is given as "in the case of a mobile working platform" must be inspected at frequencies not more than 7 days.
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Posted By Salus
LP, this is a set of steps leading to your pora-cabin with a crossover access / egress route, I would advise that anyone who has commom sense can inspect it.
How much competency would be required to check this sort of set up, not much.
Check all fittings (make sure they are tight)
boards(make sure they are not warped or present a trip hazard/not split/have no nails in them/and no weakening fearures such as disc cutter grooves)
steps (make sure these are level and secure from movement)
tubes (make sure they are in line have all the necessary bracing.
Guardrails, 470mm gap between them and scaffold boards as a toeboards
Ground under the sole boards and base plates is level and firm. This must have been erected initially by competent scaffolders so all these items should already be in place.
Just make sure that everything remains tight and secure, inspect the above every week and record your results. Put a notice at the bottom of the stairs notifying all that if they see any damage or notice a hazard on the steps to report it to the site agent immediately.
There is lots of info on scaffold on the HSE website
(my interpretation of competency, not everyones)
Keep it simple / do it yourself
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Posted By garyh
Speaking as a Manager of a scaffold company the above post is spot on. In fact you have the basis for a checklist which any reasonably competent person could use. So long as the initial build was passed by a competent "tagman" then you should be OK. Do remembber to keep records and check that it is being done properly......
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Posted By np10
I believe there's going to be a piece specifically about access and temporary cabins in next weeks construction news...should be of interest.
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