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Posted By Penfold
Please help. I am going to undertake a risk assessment for loft access in domestic premises (surveyors). Has anyone already done one of these and can anyone send any information that could give me a head start.
Thanks if you can help
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Posted By Coshh Assessor
There are some good telescopic ladders out there which are very suited to access to lofts.
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Posted By Ron Hunter
A company called Oxford Safety recently advertised some interesting lightweight and very portable loft decking sections, should the surveyors have to go up into unfloored lofts.
(I have no connection with that company)
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Posted By Penfold
Thanks guys. Our surveyors have telescopic ladders so we're ok there. I looked at the oxford safety website and the trellis looks good. I'll contact them and get a price. Just need to convince the MD.
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Posted By CONCRETE
A couple more things to consider - lighting, but also, and more importantly, discarded/hidden sharps (i.e. hypodermic needles). My workforce are encountering this more and more often.
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Posted By AlanPursley
I think there are a number of important issues surrounding this matter.
1. The purchase of a suitable ladder( one that can extend and be easily transportable.
2. How the ladder will be secured in place and the likelihood of it being removed by members of the public if it is in a common area of the building.
3. Training the persons in the use and maintenance of the ladder.
4. The provision of suitable portable flooring (not familiar with any trade brand)to gain access to a variety of areas within the loft.
5. Training re; its use
6. The provision and use of portable lighting. Type required will depend on whether or not it is just for inspection or work purposes.
7.Some for of protective clothing.
8.Warning notices at the hatch advising others of work in progress.
9. Lone working procedures.
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Posted By Ron Hunter
On that basis, you'd better throw in Asbestos Awareness as well!
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Posted By graeme12345
Be aware their is a risk of getting your fingers trapped when closing telescopic ladders
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Posted By rosstoward
Rats get in lofts too, plus loadsa filth n dirt, washing facilities would be good.
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Posted By Bob Shillabeer
PS why not ask the surveyor what risks he faces and how he deals with them?
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