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Posted By Ronan
I have asked to prepare a general rescue plan for an operative working off a scissor lift, can anyone offer any assistance?
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Posted By Ronan
Sorry I should have made myself a bit clearer, the operative will be suspended from a harness in the case of an emergency.
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Why are you using a harness in a scissor lift? The HSE guidance suggests that this is not necessary. You do not get the unpredictable bucket movement as you would with a cherry picker.
Rescue is performed by use of the overrride buttons at the base. The same process applies when you are using a harness however.
Bob
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Posted By Ronan
The principal contractor has stipulated that work on a MEWP requires use of a harness.
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Rescue plan is still the same and the fastest to undertake.
I presume that this is one of the major players and like many of them a little knowledge has become a dangerous thing. They presume this demonstrates their absolute commitment to safety when in fact it shows the lack of competency in the use of HSE guidance materials.
It may alternatively be a client requirement where poor prior advice has been given. Try getting them to explain their reasoning - you may get some change. I would look at the tender documents sent out to you - if this is not mentioned remind them that there is additional cost to exceed accepted guidance from the regulator:-) I would also be inclined not to use fall arrest harnesses but rather use restraint harnesses if they have to be used. They do however cause the work rate to be lower.
Bob
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Posted By Gerard Marr Maybe the NASC guidance maybe of use. Its a flow chart for emergency rescue for scaffolders suspended. I have it in word. info@hses.co.uk
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
Ronan
Still hold that the only correct way to rescue a suspended person from a MEWP is to lower it to ground level. Why go to inordinate complex lengths requiring significant additional training when there is a short easy solution that can be learned in minutes by even members of the public.
Do not get yourself involved with additional equipment such as "Gotcher" when it is totally unecessary.
Bob
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Posted By Bruce Wayne
I recommend you check the MEWP manufacturers guidance for safe use. It should give information on use, of or requirement for fall arrest equipment. Shock absorber and fall arrest systems may impose an unacceptable loading on the equipment.
Manufacturers information is always consulted in the event of an incident and always takes precedence over client requirements!!!
Regards
Bruce
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Posted By JayJay
Hi !
I agree with what bruce has stated in the last thread regarding contacting the manufacturers, also if you don't need to wear a harness in scissor lifts why then do they install anchorage points and labels stating 'suitable for fall restraint only' by the side ??
Regards JJ
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Posted By JayJay
Sorry ! That should say 'Restraint Lanyards only' in the last remark.
JJ
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
JayJay
As i keep saying you won't find anchor points in scissor lifts because even the HSE do not see the need.
Bob
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