Posted By Robert K Lewis
Leon

I think you have answered a question you should have asked. If you are not familiar with construction this is really an area where you should not tread without adequate support from a competent construction safety professional.

If you are a chartered or techncian member you are putting your professional reputation etc at risk.

Bob

Posted By Robert K Lewis
Better to let a friend down than blight a career.

Construction activities are a set of problems that have a complex set of interfaces with each other. Experience in the industry is essential before you fly solo. I was under the tutelage of some experienced engineers in my early days some 30+ years ago and you simply cannot beat the mentoring of someone who knows the wrinkles so to speak.

I think I might tread on some corns now but I feel we need to remember that IOSH has made some statements concerning the levels at which its members should be acting. Technician level is anticipated to have referral to a chartered/senior person in the setting of policy and procedures. They are not expected to manage alone. Equally chartered members do need to remember that the code of professional conduct does require one to evaluate competence for an activity before commencing the task.

Bob