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#1 Posted : 17 January 2007 17:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By Todd Hallam
Does a scaffold handrail, for example to eliminate an exposed edge on a rooftop, have to be inspected every 7 days?
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#2 Posted : 17 January 2007 17:10:00(UTC)
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Posted By Salus
No, but I would inspect it every week for it's integrity as it is a high risk area and record
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#3 Posted : 17 January 2007 18:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jonathan Sandler CMIOSH
I would say yes as it can only be erected by a competent person and would come under bs 1288 as as part of your wah regs risk assessment, also your insurance requirements
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#4 Posted : 17 January 2007 18:17:00(UTC)
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Posted By Todd Hallam
Sorry, what is bs1288, i cant seem to locate it.
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