Posted By Frank Hallett Hi Starbuck I am assuming that you're UK based. You have 2 main problems to contend with:- the [under]stated lack of personal discipline of individual members of your workforce and sensible compliance with the WaH regs. I know how it works, there have been many container repair companies in my neck of almost civilised Essex for as long as I can remember. You don't have any chance of achieving a defensible level of compliance with the WaH Regs until you deal with the need for individual discipline [and I don't mean just sack 'em; that's not acceptable nor even sensible for trained operatives]. Whatever you provide will not be used as intended unless you instil a far higher level of personal responsibility in all operatives. As for how you can comply, there are several methods that will range for fall prevention [inspection & very short-term work] to fixed working platforms and everything that goes with them for longer term activity. If you need more, feel able to contact me direct; just click on the name for the email address. Frank Hallett

Posted By Mark Talbot Just thinking latteraly, can the containers be put on their sides so that the top now becomes a sidewall? Obviously needs a safe working system for the tipping (I am thinking a crane can do this) and confirmation that the container is strong enough to survive such tipping. Just a thought...

Posted By Andrew Beveridge If you need a post and net solution that is portable, try Huck Nets in Bridport, Dorset. (01308 425100). I have no connection with Huck, other than being a satisfied customer.

Posted By gham Have you thought of air bags, they are relativley cheap ligght weight and easy to put inplace, take mins they don't obviously prevent a fall but have see them use a lot lately stored on site at loading areas on many a construction site

Posted By Richard Hinckley If you would like to call me directly on 01785 850 333 or email me at richard@totalaccess.co.uk I can go through a couple of ways in which we have solved this problem for previous clients. Your idea of the corner posts is one method,though we have a vertical anchor post that has been designed and tested to fit inside a docking point at the corners of the containers (now point re-inventing the wheel so to speak). I look forward to hearing from you - Richard Hinckley

Posted By Jasonjg Further to the air bag method. Why not consider the same bags that are in use on many roof build in the construction industry. I have seen two types of flexible fall protection that has impressed me. 1. Bulk bags filled with polyfoam balls i.e. giant beanbags. Problem was it could get messy if these were split, as beans were too small. 2. Bulk bags filled with foam footballs, (best method I have seen anyway, just ensure you discipline the potential stuntmen) Both of the above methods are much cheaper than airbags, take a lot less fixing up and can be transported anywhere on site without tying up the flt. I must admit though, my first choice would have been to place container next to wall or similar and then move a specially constructed stand around the other three sides. I am interested in what the end solution of this problem so please keep us informed as to what solution you found worked best. Jason

Posted By Dave Wilson Why not use a fall protection system with a harness attached to a 'Sucker' which you can reposition, place wherever you want and lenghthen or shorten the rope etc. we used them when working on aircraft wings, fuselage and the tails, works very well outdoors and does not damage the surface they are put on. Works with portable compresed air, the engineers loved them as they did not have to erect a full scaffold etc or work of MEWP. Cant remember the name but if you want me to find out then I will make a few phonecalls!

Posted By Dave Jackson Starbuck Can the work be carried out from the safety of a 'Cherry-picker'? Just a thought. Dave

Posted By Dave Wilson Its called 'wingrip' and is manufactured by www.latchways.com, its very good go and work well

Posted By NLR Hi Starbuck have you tried looking at advanced guardrails as manufactured by Turner access you can erect these whilst still on the floor. Tel 01413095555