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Posted By David-J-Jones
I have been contacted by one of our tradesmen( a plasterer)who wants to try some stilts that he has seen in a trade catalogue.
I am aware that they are commonly used in the states and other areas but has anyone experiance of their use over here.
thanks
Dave
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Posted By Crim
Try the search facility, I recently provided some input to a similar thread recently.
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Posted By JayJay
Hi david !
Yes they are quite common over here im afraid ! And they are recognised by the HSE as long as the person using them has been trained and they are in their method statement and risk assessment. But i would go along with the hierarch of 'working at height' equipment i.e. towers. podiums etc before they consider hop-ups, steps or stilts.Its all down to risk assessment.
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Posted By Lee Mac
Stilts are legal equipment, so long as other safer avenues have been explored, as the previous poster indicates. Training is key.
I permit these on our sites so long as I can be shown evidence of training and that the operators are aware of the associated RA & MS.
One thing I would stress, make sure the RA & MS make reference to locations suitable for use and highlights the fact that they are not to be used for moving outside.
Lee
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Posted By Mark Ellis
Hi Lee, I did ask this question a week or so ago with similar replies.What do you regard as proof of training? are there such schemes? please no silly answers, Billy smarts etc.
Mark.
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Posted By Mike Miller
Hi Guys
This is the problem 'proof of training / competence? This is a difficult one because I am not sure there is such a thing as a competency certificate for stilts. Having just written and implemented a new SMS for our company, this question came up. we took the view that as proof of competency was nearly impossible and the hierarchy of WAH almost eliminates it anyway we banned them. I mean if someone can demonstrate to me that there is no other safer means of access for the task I will stand tapping!
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Posted By Lee Mac
Hi Mark,
Worth giving your local providor a shout- they would be best able to advise you.
Our men have been using stilts over 10 years now and not one accident- they have the experience and no trainees are allowed on them whilst on our sites. But unfortunately certification can be a problem.
Lee
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Posted By David-J-Jones
some interesting issues raised
thanks gents for your help
regards
Dave
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