Rank: Guest 
|
Posted By ddraigice
I'd be interested in peoples responses to this - especially Adrian and Dave et al.
The current regs are now more explicit than ever in suggesting that where work that was previously carried out by licensed scaffolders now does not necessarily have to be carried out by a license holder unless a RA deems the risk of disturbance will exceed the control limit.
There are many pros to this - but also some cons. What are the opinions of others?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Adrian Watson
I personally think this is a more sensible approach. However, the simple approach of licensing all scaffolders does have the benefit of ensuring that their workers are aware of the risks of working with asbestos.
Regards Adrian
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By db
I agree. If there's little risk of damaging the asbestos (assuming there is no damage in the first place then of course it would be over the control limit and hence licensable) then its no different than any other maintenance activity. Low risk, no license.
BUT - it's possible that clients assuming non-lics scaffolders can be used for all will be the norm - and will definitely be the cheapest option - so who knows - in the long run it might increase the numbers of scaffolders who are at risk.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Dave Wilson
OK!
If when erecting a scaffold it is likely to damage the asbestos or the scaffold is to be used as a support for the Asbestos enclosure then an asbestos licensed scaffolder must be used see reg 8 para 90(b).
Not required however if it is cement or textured coating!
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.