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Installation of staircases on new build projects - Info required
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paul777  
#1 Posted : 13 February 2017 20:52:48(UTC)
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paul777
Hi everyone I am in need of some ideas on the installation of staircases to reduce manual handling due to a recent unplanned event . What I am looking for is some type of mechanical aid to lift the stair case into position
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HSE Chris Wright  
#2 Posted : 13 February 2017 21:28:29(UTC)
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HSE Chris Wright

crane? manitou? utilize structural steel above if possible and chain bock? A-frame gantry if small? 
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paul777 on 13/02/2017(UTC)
paul777  
#3 Posted : 13 February 2017 21:49:47(UTC)
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paul777
Hi stairs are internal on timber frame housing so crane and manitou out using a frame sounds good will look into it
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Striker84  
#4 Posted : 13 February 2017 21:54:31(UTC)
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Striker84
Although generally speaking, many staircases would be installed using sacrificial pieces of wood to support the structure during installation I would have to agree with Chris on the chain block and frame gantry. All manual handling issues including mechanical lifting devices differ from job to job and variations in space, shape of staircase, amount of installers, structure, access etc are all immediate considerations in assessing the manual handling provision.
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