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We currently adopt the practice that where a scaffold is erected we then put in place heras fencing to either the base or first lift of the scaffold to try and prevent unauthorised access on to the scaffold. In addition we also erect protection measure to stop access from communal balconies etc.
So I was wondering what measures your companies take to try and stop unauthorised access on to scaffold.
The reason behind the question is that I have been asked is it necessary to take these measures and/or is there a more cost effective way of doing this, mono flex has been mentioned as an alternative ?
Your comments would be appreciated
Regards
PaulR
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Paul, it's always a good idea at the end of every shift to remove access ladders from ground level (and hide them somewhere).
I'm sure you know this bit, if you are in a residential area or adjacent/intruding onto a street/footpath then you will need a local authority permit, and they will provide you with general guidance on fencing, netting, lighting etc., though they may not visit the site, so the guidance may not be especially specific to your site to take in all the access possibilities.
JohnW
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Im sure you have this in hand but a side note to this should be that if you start adding items such as hoarding/monoflex then the scaffold will require design under the guidance set out by TG20:08 which will certainly add further cost.
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Sharks
Not if you are using system scaffolding - these are covered by the BS EN 12811.
I am not a believer in Monoflex as an anti access measure as a Craft Knife provides easy access. Any hot work will also mean you need the fire resistant type of monoflex.
Bob
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