Rank: Guest 
|
Posted By Graham Sargeant
Hello there, looking for a little help on a course I am putting together on the subject of building aluminium towers, what I need is some information to put together some case studies of accidents ivolving towers caused due to bad practices, which I want to include in my training pack. Can anyone help of point me in the right direction?
Many Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Bob Pedley Graham, Have a look at the Safeguard system produced by Turner Access - www.turner-access.co.uk, I think you might find it interesting. Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Jim Walker
I assume you have HSE CIS No.10?
Also try the big hire firms - I can't remember who (might be HSS) sent me some very good leaflets on the subject.
Also all the aluminium tower manufacturers (I've seen) have very good documentation. They have an association - you should find it with a search engine.
I've made some inspection check sheets etc - e-mail me if you want them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By peter gotch
Graham,
1. SGB produced a good video to promote their BOSS system.
2. The association is PASMA, the Prefabricated Aluminium Scaffold Manufacturers Association.
3. Example accidents requested (sorry no photos etc)
(a) Painter working inside college, wheels not locked. Pushed against wall resulting in scaffold moving and gap opening up. Fell 2.008m (inclusive of the 8mm thick platform) - sustained serious head injuries.
(b) Scaffold about 9m high tied to building. Tie removed to facilitate scaffold being moved. Scaffold collapsed falling across pavement and jutting into town centre street about 10 minutes before bulk pedestrian traffic to nearby school. PASMA booklet would indicate need for partial dismantling before removal.
(c) The classic. Scaffold inside church about 6m high moved whilst tow men still on platform. Overturned. Injuries less than might have been expected.
Hope this helps.
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.