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Torres  
#1 Posted : 29 March 2011 14:40:38(UTC)
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Torres
Hi Guys,

Was wondering if anybody out there had experiemce of using an mewp in an EX area, I am looking at getting a 20 metre high tank painted, the material inside is highly flammable and the tank is bunded. Can a diesel operated mewp be used here??
Dont want electric as it would need charging every night.

It would be hard to get a crane and basket as the tank is surrounded on three sides by water and i would need a crane with massive reach for this, this would drive the costs of painting crazy.

Any ideas please.

Thanks,
T
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Neil P  
#2 Posted : 29 March 2011 15:13:53(UTC)
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Neil P
Hi,

I take it you will be working in a zone 2 area?

IMO - chalwyn valves and spark arrsetors should be fitted to plant. Work should be done under a hot work permit issued following an initial gas test and on the grounds that continuous gas monitoring takes place.

Neil.
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Irish member  
#3 Posted : 29 March 2011 16:57:50(UTC)
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We would work under HWP, with constant monitor. The access and egress would also be a consideration.
Doubt a crane and basket would be approved- predictive maintenance and all that, hardly an unforeseen task.
What about scaffold- again Hot work for erection. Is painting by hand/roller or spraying?
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Torres  
#4 Posted : 04 April 2011 15:05:47(UTC)
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Torres
Thanks for feedback guys, we have decided to go down the route of constant monitoring with a guy in and around the bund acting as a standby man. And all HWP
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Kate  
#5 Posted : 05 April 2011 08:50:36(UTC)
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Kate
Why would erecting a scaffold be considered hot work?
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firesafety101  
#6 Posted : 05 April 2011 10:04:46(UTC)
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firesafety101
Kate wrote:
Why would erecting a scaffold be considered hot work?

Possibly in summer? (I know it's not Friday yet)?
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Kate  
#7 Posted : 05 April 2011 10:10:33(UTC)
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Kate
Particularly if you make them wear overalls I suppose!
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