IOSH forums home
»
Our public forums
»
OSH discussion forum
»
Designers duties and fixed access ladders / rungs
Rank: New forum user
|
Hi, we are having a debate if access for descending into a chamber should be provided?
The chamber is part of the sewer network and is designed for equipment to be retrieved from above ground (therfore no need for anyone to enter the space).
However once every 5 years or so / emergency there may be a need to access the chamber.
Should we design with access ladders / rungs? Or, remove them, to ensure any access is made by temporary means under a safe system of work, thus eliminating any unplanned access (a frolic)?
Any case law relating to designers duties and access egress would also be appreciated
thanks
Rich
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
By supplying fixed ladders, would you not be creating a frolic? On my site I would probably have them inspected on an infrequent but regular basis - thus requiring someone to enter ... catch 22.
.
Would I like to use fixed (steel?) ladders left uninspected for 5 years? Probably prefer to put my own temporary set in if I needed to. I might ask the designer to make provision for such - safe access to a ladder, safe footing area, lighting, etc.
|
|
|
|
IOSH forums home
»
Our public forums
»
OSH discussion forum
»
Designers duties and fixed access ladders / rungs
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.