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Posted By Karen Wilson
Can anyone help me please? I am looking for a recognised safe method and remvoal of sash windows from inside a domestic property. Most properties are two or three storeys high. The jobs cannot be undertaken with external scaffold and must be replaced from within. Any ideas how to stop the guys actually falling out of the window?
Many Thanks
Karen
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Posted By Gulliver Hedley
Amongst the things you need to consider I suggest the following:
Protecting pedestrians / traffic below the operation from risk of falls of tools / materials
What part of the operation will involve and to what extent leaning out of the window
Depending on what needs doing from the outside, as external scaffolding not an option you will have to set up suitable fall restraint system with secure anchor point internally
If a fall restraint system is not feasible (due to proximity to the opening for example) then you'll have to set up a fall arrest system, including rescue plans
Dont forget you'll need to demonstrate by risk assesment how the system you devise is "reasonably practicable", and of course complies with the WAH regs.
regards
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Posted By Granville Jenkins
Hi Karen
Sash windows are designed/built to be taken out from the inside of the building, so external scaffolding is really of no practical use unless you need to paint the external of the window frames.
When it comes to removing the sash windows, both windows are lowered prior to removal of the sash, this should allow both the top and bottom sash windows to be removed while operatives are standing on the floor, if you are still concerned install a demountable safety rail across the window say at 1100mm above finished floor level- this would allow the sash to be lifted over the safety rail.
The only real issue is where the sash windows are either large and unmanageable or run all the way down to the floor - for example, where a raised floor has been put in, in which case 'falls from height' become a significant hazard.
The only safe option in this situation is to install either temporary or permanent safety anchor bolt/s (depending on the number of operatives working on each window.) The permanent option being where regular maintenance is required e.g. for window cleaning, the system would be used with a 'fall restraint' safety harness/s
There are various companies in the market who would be more than happy to carry out a free survey, provide impartial advice and a quotation for the work - one company can be found at www.latchways.com - there are other companies in the market such as www.hclsafety.com I have used both companies in the past and can recommend either one - at the end of the day the winner came down to price and I had an excellent service.
Regards
Granville
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Posted By Saracen11
Hi Karen, the actual rope of the window is likely to contain Asbestos i.e. ACM fibre rope... just another consideration.
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Hi, Saracen
Where did you hear that one?!
Paul
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
Paul
He may be right, I just looked it up.
Chrysotile is commonly associated with cement products and given its softness and strength was also often woven into rope used in sash windows and heat seals.
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Seamus
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