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eaglestan  
#1 Posted : 15 March 2011 11:25:43(UTC)
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eaglestan

Good morning all Does any one have a safe system of work for the movement of static caravans, the type you see on large parks. Would appreciate a look. Many thanks Stan
Murray18822  
#2 Posted : 15 March 2011 16:24:36(UTC)
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Murray18822

Hi Stan. I don't have a safe system of work for such a task but was involved in the provision of risk management services to what used to be a fairly large holiday parks business. I recall addressing this issue during a number of visits and was surprised at the general lack of coordination for moving the caravans. We did however agree on some fundamental requirements: 1. All services must be isolated prior to ANY movement 2. Suitable supports must be positioned under the caravan prior to the removal of any skirtings and drainage disconnections 3. The move would only be undertaken with the presence of a suitably competent person 4. NO ONE was permitted under the caravan unless physical and suitable supports were in place 5. No attempt would be made to move the caravans in high winds 6. Someone would act as 'look out' to keep members of the public from the immediate area Hope this helps in some way
eaglestan  
#3 Posted : 15 March 2011 20:52:54(UTC)
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eaglestan

Thanks for that Murray
Sandan  
#4 Posted : 18 March 2011 15:53:25(UTC)
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Sandan

I would suggest contacting the caravan maker. If not, there are a lot of static caravan parks around that they must/should/hopefully have a SSOW. contact their SHEF advisor. If they are part of a larger concern (Cinq-ports springs to mind) then should be no problem sharing.
bob youel  
#5 Posted : 21 March 2011 09:05:07(UTC)
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bob youel

Can I suggest that at best a simple one is needed as this is a day to day activity that should carry substancially less risk than when the public regularly/continually back up, maneuver etc their caravans on the same sites [if it is a mixed site as many are] without such paperwork being in place If cranes are being used leave the paperwork to the specialist crane co Just a thought as H&S may be seen as going over the top and I am not saying that U are wrong just making a suggestion
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