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If we are building a small temporary raised stage (no more than 18 inches high and 16 by 10 feet) is there any specific guidance / legislation we should be aware of. It will be built using scaffold poles and boards.
It wouldn't appear to be an actual scaffold, and the guidance for temporary demountable structures appears to relate to items far larger and complex than this. Whilst technically it will be classed as Work at Height, in reality, the potential for injuty from a fall is negligible.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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The organiser will be responsible for health and safety under HASAWA 1974 and MHSWR 1999 and must complete a risk assessment and introduce control measures to reduce the risk of injury or ill health. Provide information of risks and control measures to users. Complete a young persons risk assessment if used by under 18's and a copy given to parents of young person amoungst other requirements. If you are using a contractor, they should design, test and risk assess the structure to ensure it is safe to use for its intended use. Control measures for a small stage could inlude, - Ensure it is strong enough to take the weight and activity it will support
- Ensure correct erection of scaffold, place on flat stable ground, check after erection, first use and when moving the stage
- Ensure floor of stage has no gaps that someone could fall through or trap ankle/leg
Working at 18 inches high you could still sustain injury from a fall. Consider,
- Steps to access stage
- Suitable footwear worn by users
- Highlight edges, especially if used in a dark environment
- keep people away from edges
- Remove potential trip or slip hazards
- Matting around stage
- Supervise use of stage
- First aid provision for number of people and potential injuries sustained
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I've often wondered why persons performing on a stage, sometimes as high as 2 metres don't require edge protection. If we was to be on a work platform of a similar height off the ground doing maintainance work without edge protection, I think we would be looking at an improvement notice as a minimum if the HSE were to come on-site. Can anybody give me a reasonable explaination as to why this is allowed ?
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