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Good afternoon,
I wondered if I could get some opinions on work at height rescue procedures for scaffold users (not erectors). i.e. a Clerke of works inspects some roofing works from the scaffold.
Lets say he suffers a heart attack, angina or similar - he can't self-rescue or use a ladder. He hasn't erected the scaffold thus is not working at height in that sense, but whilst a control of working at height is the provision of a suitable platform, he is still in fact at height and in need of rescue. I'm sure in planning for emergencies under various regulations and of course the HSW itself would require arrangements be in place, that don't rely soley emergency service intervention (even then what could they do).
Has anyone else considered this?
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It’s all down to the risks. People always dream up scenarios involving a series of events that result in catastrophe but how likely are they to occur? On a typical site it is good practice to have stairs but this is not always possible and it is acceptable just to have ladder access.
If someone has a heart attack the emergency services are coming anyway. If they are safe on the scaffolding I would not move them as there is a risk of a clot travelling to the brain. You would need strong rescue provision if for example the victim has to be moved because they are at danger from another hazard. On a typical site most other hazards should be adequately controlled as not to pose a risk but there always excemptions.
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