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Installation of Roof Trusses and Working at Height
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#1 Posted : 08 May 2007 11:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Homer
I am seeking some assistance nad guidance on the safe installation of rof trusses in relation to height work.

The option of erection at ground is not feasible.

Would apprecioate any help on this.
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#2 Posted : 08 May 2007 11:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Lee Mac
Hi Homer,

Why not give bean bags a try?
Fairly inexpensive and easily moved from one area to another and offer full support should anyone fall onto them. There are plenty of alternatives out there.

I am in NI, so I would not be in the best position to direct you if you are on the mainland.

Regards,

Lee
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#3 Posted : 08 May 2007 16:07:00(UTC)
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Posted By ken mosley
I would suggest you look at crash decking, something like the "Trad" system or similar. It's much more practical than beanbags or airmats. Beanbags are also a problem with storage.
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#4 Posted : 08 May 2007 23:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mark Ellis
Hi Homer, roof trusses should be lifted into possession by crane or suitable telescopic fork lift with lifting attachment .Manual lifting should be avoided.
Bean bags & nets are limited in their use and far from ideal, bird cage scaffold or similar is best because this allows tradesmen full access to roof eliminating the risk of falls completely unlike the bags/nets which are simply fall-arrest systems. hope this helps Mark.
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#5 Posted : 09 May 2007 11:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By AlB
Hi Homer.

Bean bags are most commonly used but they are a pain to store and transport. Another option (although slightly more costly and suscptible to damage) is air bags.

However, the best solution would be, as suggested above, a birdcage type scaffold or the "Trad Dek" system or similar (although these can be costly).

AlB
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