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madmickyw  
#1 Posted : 28 February 2011 10:53:26(UTC)
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madmickyw

I wonder if anyone can assist. I have a plant room located on the top floor of a building, with access through the hatch via a ladder upwards. There is also a call point situated that requires testing via the weekly system. I am not satisfied that staff can go up safely and have recommended alterations, which have not been taken on board. Does anyone have a suitable RA for access to a plant room etc that could help assist in making these recommendations Cheers Mike
skb  
#2 Posted : 28 February 2011 17:27:37(UTC)
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skb

Why do you need to test the call point weekly. Due to a couple of incidents caused by people entering plantrooms who could be deemed as not compitent, we have locked down all these areas. Entry can only be gained by a compitent person or a compitent person escorting visitors.
Ron Hunter  
#3 Posted : 28 February 2011 23:20:42(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

Hmm..........I don't have such a Risk Assessment. But if I did, I think it would conclude that a ladder and hatch is not sufficient access or egress for routine maintenance etc. in a plant room. really depends on the plant and the nature and frequency of maintenance required though. Second question might be (dependent on answers to above) do you actually require a call point up there?
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