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JamesW  
#1 Posted : 21 March 2011 15:12:36(UTC)
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JamesW

Hi we are going to be doing some work at height and using a forklift truck and safety cage, the workers in the cage are wearing harnesses & fixed/restraint lanyards. do we have to do a Safety rescue plan? I have already done a risk assessment and a safe system of work. Thanks
frankc  
#2 Posted : 21 March 2011 16:08:18(UTC)
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frankc

Does your SSOW include the cage to be affixed to the forks to prevent the possibility of it sliding off?
JamesW  
#3 Posted : 21 March 2011 16:37:12(UTC)
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JamesW

frankc wrote:
Does your SSOW include the cage to be affixed to the forks to prevent the possibility of it sliding off?
Hi yes it does its fixed on the forks by a bars and pins to stop it from sliding off. Thanks
firesafety101  
#4 Posted : 21 March 2011 19:28:35(UTC)
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firesafety101

A rescue plan is required to ensure a cage operator can be lowered to the ground if in difficulty, where there is noone operating the controls at ground level. I assume the fork lift operator will remain at the controls, and this written into the safe syatem of work, therfore no need for the rescue plan?
frankc  
#5 Posted : 21 March 2011 20:14:03(UTC)
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frankc

ChrisBurns wrote:
A rescue plan is required to ensure a cage operator can be lowered to the ground if in difficulty, where there is noone operating the controls at ground level. I assume the fork lift operator will remain at the controls, and this written into the safe syatem of work, therfore no need for the rescue plan?
Surely a rescue plan needs to be in place due to the possibility of mechanical failure or even the driver becoming ill?
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