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#1 Posted : 06 March 2009 15:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken M Just a quick query I hope my fellow colleagues could answer. Two tower cranes on site. Next phase of erection to start. Crane we hope to use is being used by Principal Contractor for other works. Crane that want us to use will mean that all offloading and erection will be done blind and radios need to be used. Coupled with the other crane that will be working at the same time. Are original method of working stated we would use the first crane (i.e. not blind), but we are concerned that now all operations will be done blind. I have my own thoughts but would like to hear from others? Cheers Ken
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#2 Posted : 06 March 2009 16:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Safe System Ken - being an appointed person myself - i would suggest your best bet is to probably speak to the Appointed person for the job?
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#3 Posted : 06 March 2009 18:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By steven bentham Ken Are you the appointed [or one of the appointed persons]? Do the cranes cross lifting zones? Do they have proximity sensors? Is the crane you are working nearer to your offloading point [giving a greater margin in its duties]? Are you operating the crane, slinger/banksmen? Sorry to ask more questions
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#4 Posted : 08 March 2009 19:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By alex mccreadie Ken nothing to stop you lifting blind with radios. BS7121 Part 5 will give you more assistance as will the CPA best practice guide. Google CPA go to specialist groups then Tower Crane Interest Group and all info required is there. A good robust Method Statement with associated RAs is the best way ahead for a site with multi crane users. Ensure everyone is signed up to the MS. Regards Alex
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