Hi Guys

A Safety Alert has been issued regarding the above subject.

Short duration works (10 minutes etc) accessing roofs using a Leaning Ladder and CAT Ladder.

They have been informed this on its own is not using the Hierarchy of control for work at height; as a fall can occur due to the fact no additional preventative measure are implemented.

e.g.. Edge protection;

This has caused this side of operations to stop.

The only suggestion I feel can overcome this issue at present is a fall prevention system i.e. Lanyard?

Mobile towers out the option has no vehicles available to carry such equipment.

Suggestions required please to get the guys working NOW B-(

Safety

The alert may be this one http://www.hse.gov.uk/pr...oi-nw-51markmckernan.htm

David,

The safe system you highlighted was one adopted by my previous employer (satellite install). However, even with robust procedures, in-house training and daily monitoring of implementation, the safe system was never observed. Common reasons given:

Too many jobs allocated per day to follow this system (price work);
Customer wouldn't permit holes being drilled into their wall (needed the money - not willing to walk away);
Ladder stays not fitted, harness not worn, ladders not tied (all equipment still on the van).

Therefore, although this safe system theoretically is a robust solution, in practical terms - very likely to be avoided / abused - unless the employer factors the time and pays a basic wage.

Simon