Hi,

I have an issue that I am tryingto resolve regarding silage clamp fall protection, specifically the provision of handrails on top of the walls to prevent falls from the edge when uncovering the silage.

Is anyone aware of guidance on whether these should be provided or not as there does not seem to be a consensus amongst designers or manufacturers to install.

However, by installing handrails, this has the potential to lead to difficulties when sheeting the clamp as the sheet would either need to go around or over the handrails, thereby causing additional risks.

Also, there may be a risk that when filling with silage  the top of the clamp becomes the hand rail rather than the wall, especially if a particularly good harvest.

I feel that the risk of falling from the edge is low, but would appreciate any advice or debate around the subject.

Ian