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Phil Grace  
#1 Posted : 23 December 2013 09:18:23(UTC)
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Phil Grace

Anyone see the prematch high jinks before the Gloucester rubgy match during which the crossbar fell to the ground? Not sure how of its weight but trust no one was hurt. Out come the ground staff to re-attach it so the game could start. They come equipped with some sort of vehicle with a tractor type cab. And then someone climbs up onto the bonnet and from there onto the top of the cab in order to fix the cross bar. Oh for a dynamic risk assessment to consider the risks of working at height....!!! And all shown on national TV! So much for "elf and safety"............ http://www.independent.i...ys-kickoff-29859769.html
SP900308  
#2 Posted : 23 December 2013 11:26:46(UTC)
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SP900308

Good morning Phil, On the flip side to your observation, had the game been delayed due to of 'elf n safety' reasons.... ...awaiting appropriate equipment, airbags, trained person(s), PPE, etc. (all on National TV with a stadium full of eager supporters), I fear 'elf n safety' would become even more of a laughing stock! I agree with your comment but cringe thinking about the alternative! Simon
RayRapp  
#3 Posted : 23 December 2013 12:27:47(UTC)
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RayRapp

Further to SP's comments, I doubt a DRA would have been much use given the circumstances. It was a belt and braces job, just as it is so often on site when something goes awry.
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alexmccreadie13  
#4 Posted : 23 December 2013 13:46:35(UTC)
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alexmccreadie13

Most importantly it was a good match. Ta Alex
boblewis  
#5 Posted : 23 December 2013 13:57:36(UTC)
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boblewis

There ought to have been a standard RA in place for this as it is likely routine out of match hours. No need for a DRA unless you are already following a standard process in this situation.
Roundtuit  
#6 Posted : 09 September 2024 11:21:08(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Davis John reported for exhuming a thread to place a hyperlink

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Roundtuit  
#7 Posted : 09 September 2024 11:21:08(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Davis John reported for exhuming a thread to place a hyperlink

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firesafety101  
#8 Posted : 10 September 2024 10:41:32(UTC)
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firesafety101

Better still would be a Pre-game inspection of the equipment.  At football matches the referee's assistants check the goal nets before kickoff.  

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