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Posted By Glynn T Gibson
I am aware that scaffold needs a inspection regime for the purposes of access.
We have a scaffold that forms a structure, but does not require anyone to access it - does this still have to adhere to the 7 day requirement or can the inspection be less frequent???
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Posted By Garry Adams
Glynn
It is immaterial whether the Structure is to be utilised by Operatives or Has been commissioned for another purpose i.e. a Load Bearing Structure i.e. a Raking Shore, Flying Shore, Temporary Building ect, ect...
Scaffolding Structures are subject to Environmental forces...accidental impacts ect,
It is not only prudent to Inspect All Scaffolding Structures, it is a Statutory requirement.
Regards, Garry...
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Posted By Glynn T Gibson
Thanks Garry,
But the question is the frequency still the same as it is for access?
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
I would only add to Garry's reply by mentioning that the special structures used for support etc need to be properly designed and it is the designers responsibility to state how often and precisely what needs to be inspected. In this type of structure there can be critical factors such as torque values, check couplers etc and these must be checked thoroughly.
Bob
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Posted By Garry Adams
Bob
I concur...further more your comments raised a wee smile when you included Torque Values as part of the Monitoring Strategy. Perhaps if other Scaffolding Design Engineers were to pay more attention to this hither too Cinderella B.S. it may improve the Reliability and Integrity of Scaffolding Structures.
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Bob , with regard to C.A.D. software Scaffold Design in particular...During the Past Few months I have received 2 Demo C.D.s from leading Scaffolding Design Software Creators/Developers...I have been asked to evaluate and report back with constructive criticism, Although the software includes, Bills of Quantities, Load Factors ect, However, One aspect of my feed Back Report comments on the lack of Information and Instruction regarding ( A Yes, here it comes again ) Torque Values, when I mention this omission I am met with a blank stare and silence. Am I being over cautious with this belt and braces approach to complying with B.S, 1139. 5.2.1.6
Best regards, Garry...
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Garry
I also smile when the scaffold is designed without even talking to the engineers to establish loadings to be anticipated and ground bearing. Too many think such scaffolds are a matter of height and width.
Bob
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Posted By Garry Adams
Bob
I concur, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing...I have no issue with CAD Software nor the Operators who generate these working Drawings/Illustrations. These CAD Software Programmes are a very useful tool, the functions and calculations they perform are very impressive.
These software programs are designed for ease of use, that said...they have there limitations in as much as Many CAD operators do not have the necessary Engineering back ground to identify and interpret All the Engineering Principal required to create a Valid and Certifiable Working Drawing.
All too often the Structural/Mechanical Engineer is left out of the equation...
I am presently engaged in developing bolt-on Training Programmes for the Scaffolding industry. Scaffold Design is included in the curriculum, however, as there is no recognised Scaffold Engineering Qualification to date ( Im working on that one with the Education Minister)the candidates either have to study Structural or Mechanical Engineering to achieve Engineering Qualifications. This leaves the candidate studying aspects of Engineering that are not required for Scaffolding Design.
What is you view on establishing an Engineering Qualification for Scaffold Design?.
Garry...
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Posted By Chris Pope
With scaffold overturns being not unknown and associated fatals you are definately barking up the right tree - why should this aspect of engineering not be properly qualified, provided the qualification is drawn up by the industry for the industry
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