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mihaibertea  
#1 Posted : 26 June 2018 06:19:43(UTC)
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mihaibertea

Hi All, 

What is your view on a storage system (used to store timber) built from scaffold components?

My opinion is that if the system has been inspected, has been constructed to an adequate standard, and has the Safe Working Load established it should be ok. I will appreciate your views on this. 

Many Thanks 

Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 26 June 2018 08:50:22(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Heath Robinson springs to mind especially if this is:

1) Outside

2) Used for large/bulky/heavy components

3) Being used as a permamnet solution

Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 26 June 2018 08:50:22(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Heath Robinson springs to mind especially if this is:

1) Outside

2) Used for large/bulky/heavy components

3) Being used as a permamnet solution

NBBeacock  
#4 Posted : 26 June 2018 09:36:38(UTC)
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NBBeacock

Hi,

I have a bit of experience within storage and racking systems and have seen and been part of investigations when things have gone wrong. I personally would say that scaffold is not suitable as it is not designed and made to be used as a storage system. Storage and racking systems are quite quite tightly controlled and purpose built for whatever is going to be stored in them. I just think that should anything happen it could be difficult to explain how scaffold was used as fit for purpose when there are systems and equipment out there. A lot of information can be found at the SEMA website http://www.sema.org.uk/

peter gotch  
#5 Posted : 27 June 2018 11:34:17(UTC)
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peter gotch

Scaffolds can be designed specifically for loading. Either tube and fitting or proprietary systems.

I'd want to ask what problems people envisage if this scaffold is not being used for very high loadings.

I might then want to ask why the same problem would not apply to a typical proprietary storage system.

Some rules are going to apply irrespective eg. don't mix steel and aluminium.

ryangavin777  
#6 Posted : 27 June 2018 15:22:29(UTC)
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ryangavin777

I agree with NBBeacock. Racking is very tightly controlled and should be inspected (at least annually) by a competent person (generally SEMA qualifed). Regular "in house" inspections (monthly?) should also be considered. SEMA offer a one-day course for this.

Arrangements should be in place for any racking on site i.e. repair work, copies of inspection reports, evidence of installation and commissioning etc etc.

Also, be aware that racking installation and dismanteling will fall under CDM too!

Good luck....

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