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Andy14  
#1 Posted : 02 July 2013 11:13:15(UTC)
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Andy14

I've been asked by a cliect for a Scaffold Evacuation Procedure. Having been on many scaffolds i've never heard of or seen one before; and I've received many puzzled looks from people I have asked. Has anybody got any pointers on content?
Ron Hunter  
#2 Posted : 02 July 2013 11:42:25(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

An occupied building presumably. The temporary structure has to be considered as part of the premises emergency evacuation arrangements. Those on the scaffold need to know what to do in the event of alarm just the same as everyone in the building. Some local consideration may be needed as to the means of 'alarm' - sometimes the internal sounders aren't discernable, and you may have to get a message through to a guy wearing hearing protection and weilding a Kangol hammer. Similar issues apply with roof work.
Andy14  
#3 Posted : 02 July 2013 11:56:05(UTC)
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Andy14

Yes, the scaff is surrounding a steel framed module under construction within a permanent workshop. Good means of access via stairs with additional ladders in place for emergency use only. I was on the same train of thought as yourself. Thanks Ron.
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