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Joebaxil  
#1 Posted : 30 July 2012 09:32:02(UTC)
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Joebaxil

Hi all Have been told that a scaffold job start today , company has supplied me with advanced scaffolder proof ok great , My worrie is who is going to be working the advanced scaffolder 1) do the labourers have to be registered with CISRS as absolute minimum or just CSCS carded ? It clearly states in CISRS documents that , question " Is a a CISRS scaffolder labourer allowed to work on scaffold structure / handling materials ect "
wobblemouth  
#2 Posted : 30 July 2012 10:09:01(UTC)
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wobblemouth

As far as I know, there is no requirement for labourers to hold a CISRS labourer card, but it would be preferable. CSCS as a minimum, with manual handling training essential. According to NASC guidance - 'Labourers are only allowed to work at ground level or with safe access to a fully boarded and double guard railed section of a scaffold platform passing scaffolding equipment.' Is it only an advanced scaff and labourer on site? What is the type of scaffold work taking place?
Joebaxil  
#3 Posted : 30 July 2012 11:48:24(UTC)
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Joebaxil

Hi Wobblemounth Yes its bridge works over water , 3 meter high, I have been down and been shown RAMs ect. The guy has avanced card ok, and the other 3 guys have CSCSs cards on them which is what i was hoping to see at the very minimum. The CSCS card holders are going to pass materials to advanced scaffolder to errect scaffold and will not access scaffold ? Are we fully compliant ? Thanks J
wobblemouth  
#4 Posted : 30 July 2012 12:07:29(UTC)
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wobblemouth

These 3 labourers must not wear harnesses or carry tools, as their role is only to move materials around (poor buggars!). They can only ever access completed sections of scaffolds - fully boarded and guardrailed. As long as your advanced scaffolder can complete the scaffolding task safely single-handed, you should be okay. Then there's the other stuff to consider : rescue, scaffold design, material quality, PFPE use, etc. Probably all covered in their RAMS if they're a decent outfit.
paul reynolds  
#5 Posted : 30 July 2012 12:47:41(UTC)
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paul reynolds

Suggest that you download the NASC sacffold specification doument, this has a section that details what level of scaffolder can do ie Advanced or labourer Regards PaulR
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