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Adds weight to the harness in scissor lift scenario
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
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Are we moving closer together?:-)
Seems that all we need is good supervision and proper checking of the ground prior to using lifting equipment! Not forgetting competent operatives to put out the outriggers and not attempt a move when the platform is too high, although these only tend to happen when the cut outs are overridden.
I am not alone after all!!
Bob
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Posted By CFT
There are areas of expertise that we all enjoy; WAH is an area that I especially look forward to, as issues arise.
Having spent many hours conducting further research and speaking to others in the industry I am altering procedures here within the Group to reflect the fact that retaining lanyards will no longer be required when working from a scissor lift, (just scissors mind).
I would be delighted to say that thorough control measures and professionally monitored contractors, will ensure that the, "I'll just step on that first rail while no-one can see me" will never happen; it probably will, and it will be by example that future contractors will be warned against this most unacceptable procedure.
Robert,I agree, retaining mechanisms really should not be worn in a scissor lift; it is possible to ensure the safety of operatives by alternative principles and methods, and I thank you for the persuasive nature of your contribution on this subject that ensured I looked at it from a differing perspective.
CFT
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Posted By David Bannister
CFT - it takes a big man to publicly admit to being persuaded by another's arguments. Well done.
I'm with you on this as I hadn't fully thought through the arguments around scissor lifts v boom lifts.
Just to clarify - I have been specifying that occupants of the dreaded FLT cages use restraint lanyards on the basis that it is too easy to climb on the rails or lean out too far. Although I advocate using a MEWP I know that in most cases the FLT cage will continue to be used for stocktaking in warehouses and lamp changes.
Do you agree with my stance or are these cages akin to scissor lift baskets?
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Posted By Bob Youel
the only controls that are likely to work every time without other supports are mechanical /physical ones; the moment you leave it to 'competent' workers to manage themselves people do the wrong thing - only in specialist areas do workers work to their full competence /training standards
A strong management will have no trouble enforcing rules
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Posted By Robert K Lewis
All we need now is for the MCG to persuade its members to do likewise on scissors.
Bob
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