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Posted By Martin Taylor
Looking for some advice from colleagues in the construction arena today please.
We are undergoing a program of replacing roofing sheeting in the factory and have engaged main contractor and subcontractors under CDM etc.
The risk assessment/method statement for fixing of the netting and other debris collecting sheets states 'Net riggers will be required at times to stand on the middle bar of the basket to access the work area - whilst doing this they will be clipped to the basket with harnesses at all times'.
This frankly horrifies me and I am not happy to allow such a practice on site. Is there anybody out there who can support this practice - is it common in the rigging arena
as usual all comments most welcome
Martin
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Posted By Peter MacDonald
We use MEWP's all the time and I've always considered this an unsafe practice. The mid rail is not designed as a platform and also reduces the effective height of the handrail. I would guess it goes against the manufacturers operating instructions too. I would agree with you that this practice is not safe
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Posted By Dan Malone
Martin,
Try asking if the use of a cherry picker will remove this need to stand on the middle bar.
Might be that the use of MEWP will restrict the access.
Regards
Dan
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Posted By S R Robinson
Er, I'm not an expert but I have recently done my MEWP driving course.
The method proposed is unacceptable.
1. People in the MEWP should be clipped on at all times, not just when standing on the rails (which they should never do)
2. you can't stand on the rail, it's not for standing on. The platform is for standing on and the guard rail helps prevent falls from height. If you stand on the rail, you have less than the required edge protection.
3. Standing on the rails contradicts the vehicle manual (correct term?) and therefore can not be used.
4. And lastly a quote from my wee 'Operators Safety Guide': "You must never use the guard rails, ladders, staging or similar items to extend your reach or height for any purpose. Your feet must be kept firmly on the deck of the cage or platforms at all times.
I have had experience of method statements being submitted to myself with unsafe working practices. Kick it back straight away saying this part of it is unacceptable. If they say they can't do the job any other way, get rid of them. The job needs to be designed in such a way that access is safe.
Hope this helps.
S.
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Posted By Martin Taylor
thanks for the feedback everybody - always nice to know that original views are valid and good material here to back up my case.
Sometimes when you see things in black and white from a 'reputable' sub contractor it makes one doubt.
Overall a good lesson this for people working with method statements - they do need to be read, understood and where necessary challenged
thanks for all the reaction so far - if anybody else would like to contribute please feel free
Martin
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