Posted By Robin Welch
Can anyone provide any information or assistance with guidance on the use of an overhead crane (in warehouse) as a temporary work platform (48 hrs) for scaffolding at high level.

I am ok with all the usuals of RA/MS access egress escape isolation permits etc


Thanks in advance

Posted By D H
Robin - off the top of my head - ensure the crane is properly scaffolded out with toe boards and rails etc. Create a physical block on the crane rail to create an exclusion zone for other cranes encroaching into the working area, ensure guys are harnessed and anchored when the crane is being moved to a different location, or look to remove them if you have sufficient access points.
Ensure there is no access to the crane power feed lines - usually just below the crane rail.
Ensure correct selection of people - nobody suffering from vertigo etc,
Plan in regular rest and comfort breaks - and ensure proper supervision.Beware of heat stress.
As well as the RA - invoke Permit to work, tool box talks, emergency evacuation procedures etc

This was a task that we regularly carried out in my last work place - usually for roof lighting maintenance.
If I can help further give me a shout.

Dave

Posted By William
i wonder if loler would be applicable in some form?