Selecting Suitable Equipment Work at Height Selecting Suitable Equipment

Selecting suitable equipment One of the key requirements will be the selection of suitable work equipment for work at height, which is part of the proper organisation required of this type of work SGB needs to be able to provide reliable advice based on an understanding of our products and applications to ensure that we give the correct advice on safe options.

Traditional scaffolding Suitable applications Aircraft hanger construction Apartment refurb. exterior Atrium Access Building Façade Chimney Maintenance Churches: high level access Concrete Frame New Stairwells Concrete Frame : Edge Protection Cladding: Curtain walling

Traditional scaffolding Suitable applications (cont.) Housing : Brick/ block work Cladding: Industrial Façade Industrial Plant pipe work Line Crossings Steel Frame New Construction

System Scaffolding Suitable applications Aircraft hanger construction Aircraft maintenance Apartment refurb. exterior Atrium Access Bricklaying Building Façade Chimney Maintenance Churches: high level access Cinemas: Tiered Seating

System Scaffolding Suitable applications Cladding: Curtain walling Gas flue installation Housing : Brick/ block work Cladding: Industrial Façade Industrial Plant pipe work

All Scaffolding Less suitable applications for scaffolding Small fit-out projects: electrical, H&V Installing netting Industrial roofing Shop fitting Small scale mobile access Light floor loadings Edge protection – long spans

Staircases Suitable applications Aircraft hanger construction Aircraft maintenance Apartment refurb exterior Atrium Access Building Façade Churches: high level access Cladding : Industrial roof Cladding: Industrial Façade Falsework Erection

Staircases Suitable applications (cont,) Flat Roof access Industrial Plant pipework Steel Frame New Const Less suitable applications Short term, low rise

Mobile Towers Suitable Applications Agricultural barns maintenance Aircraft maintenance Fire Alarm installations Gas flue installation Hospital: replacing light fittings Rail : train access Rail: Under bridge Inspection Shop counters Sign Installation Soffit Electrical & Lighting

Mobile Towers Suitable Applications (cont.) Staircase access Suspended Ceilings Vehicle maintenance Warehouse stock access

Mobile Towers BOSS adaptations to form aluminium structures Suitable applications Aircraft maintenance Cinemas: Tiered Seating Gantry (Events) Cladding: Industrial Façade Soffit Electrical & Lighting Suspended Ceilings Swimming pools Theatres: stages

Mobile Towers GRP Towers - suitable applications Petrochemical Fire Alarm installations Gas flue installation Hospital: replacing light fittings Rail: Under bridge Inspection Shopfitting Sign Installation Soffit Electrical & Lighting Food Processing

Mobile Towers Less suitable applications Bricklaying Edge Protection Roofing Facades Long-term projects Windy exposed areas

Low Level Towers Suitable applications Fire Alarm installations Hospital: replacing light fittings Refurbishment Shop fitting Soffit electrical and Lighting Suspended ceilings Vehicle access & maintenance Heating and ventilating

Low Level Platforms Suitable applications Fire Alarm installations Hospital: replacing light fittings Shop fitting Soffit Electrical & Lighting Drilling & Fixing Painting

Low Level Towers & Platforms Less suitable applications Housing: snagging/bricklaying Facades Bulky/heavy materials handling Civil engineering High-level applications

Edge Protection Extraguard and Roofguard – suitable applications Concrete Frame New Stairwells Concrete Frame : Edge Protection Roof m-storey inspection Falsework Erection Flat Roof Inspection Flat Roof new roof-laying Steel Frame New Const Cladding : Industrial roof

Edge Protection Extraguard and Roofguard – less suitable applications Traditional Housing Frequent movement of materials

Scissor Lift Suitable applications Advertising Hoardings Aircraft hanger construction Aircraft maintenance Cladding: Industrial Façade Netting Installation Sign Installation M&E fit-out Suspended Ceilings

Telescopic Booms Suitable applications Advertising Hoardings Aircraft maintenance Atrium Access Churches: high level access Ship yard maintenance Petro-chem Netting Installation Sign Installation Window Cleaning

Mast Climbing Work Platforms Powered Access - Scissor Lifts Apartment refurb exterior Building Façade Cladding: Curtain walling Window Replacement Cladding: Industrial Façade

All powered access Less suitable applications Unmade or very sloping ground Scissors: heights over 20m Telescopic booms: bulky or heavy materials handling Long term one position ( excluding mast climbers)

Steps Suitable applications Fire Alarm installations Hospital: replacing light fittings Housing; external snagging Shop fitting Sign Installation M&E fit out Theatres: stages Window Cleaning Painting

Ladders Suitable applications Advertising Hoardings Telecoms Excavations Fire Alarm installations Shopfitting Small Sign Installation Vehicle access Window Cleaning Painting

Steps and ladders Less suitable applications Where safer alternatives are feasible Over 6.0m working height or 10 tread Horizontal access requirements Basic tools and heavy work Soft or sloping ground Percussion Tools Where not possible to secure ladders Over 30 mins

Steel Trestles Suitable applications Bricklaying - Garage small extensions Less suitable applications Long runs, over 1m height

Painter’s trestles Suitable applications Shopfitting Painting Vehicle Body Manufacture Non suitable applications over 1m height, longer term projects where mobile towers could be practicable

Stagings and Spandecks Suitable applications Aircraft maintenance Building Façade Chimney Maintce Fire Alarm installations Gantry (Events) Cladding : Industrial roof Rail : train access Shopfitting Suspended Ceilings Theatres: stages Painting

Rope Access Suitable applications Atrium Access Chimney Maintenance Offshore Bridge Inspection Shipyard Maintenance Window Cleaning Painting

Rope Access Non suitable applications brickwork or similar heavy duty tasks with materials Long duration work where there are safer alternatives

Soft Landing System Suitable applications Housing: Roof Trusses Internal Cladding : Industrial roof Less suitable applications Over 2m height of fall ( poly bags only) Where there are obstructions Air Bags: need for regular supervision

Running Lines Suitable applications Atrium Access Roof multi-storey inspection Commercial or industrial roof inspection Bridge Inspection Less suitable applications: Inadequate anchoring surfaces Where Guardrails are practicable and can offer collective protection Courtesy of Safesite

PPE / Harness - fall restraint or fall arrest Suitable applications Steel erecting Scaffolds Roof m-storey inspection Flat Roof Inspection Netting Installation Vehicle maintenance Window Cleaning Non suitable applications where collective protection is achievable.

Netting Suitable applications Atrium Access Churches: high level access Cladding : Industrial roof Line Crossings Steel Frame New Const Sports stadia Road Bridge Inspection Non suitable applications Any structures where there are obstructions e.g. roof support structures

Mobile Anchors Suitable applications Concrete Frame : Edge Protection Flat Roof Inspection Edge protection installation Roofguard Extraguard Roof multi-storey inspection Non suitable applications Surfaces with ice, oil, poor friction Numerous workers Narrow roofs (no.2m space)

Selecting Suitable Equipment Work at Height Selecting Suitable Equipment