A suspended platform is a safe and adaptable way of carrying site personnel, workers or engineers who are working at heights. The setting up as well as the working mechanism of a suspended platform is easy, you just need to take certain safety precautions to properly handle the construction equipment. It is essential to keep this in mind that from improper assembly, severe injury and even death can result.
So, make sure that you follow these6 major safety precautions for good use of the suspended platforms.
General safety precaution
Before assembling the parts, make sure to inspect all the components of the rope. Don’t use the machine if you find any of the part to be unfitted. Check all the parts of the suspended platform gondola for proper functioning, analyzing the damaged parts (if any), before and after using.
Walk-through stirrup
See to it that the rope is properly rooted through pulleys at the walk-through stirrup. It is important that the stirrup aligns with the rigged points.
End stirrup
Check the V grooves in the U-frame attached with end stirrup. In case of tension, this saddle arrangement allows the stirrup to pivot in a vertical position.
Cantilevered sections
It is essential for the cantilevered sections to balance on each side.
Guard rails
Make sure that the guard rails are extended and used at all times. This rail height must be less than 42 meters above the platform deck.
Quick pins
All the quick-pins should not just be properly placed but tightly locked as well. After inserting into the mounting hole, place the safety ring into the quick-pin ends. Check that the quick pins are secured and don’t give out.
A safe work system should be created for each operation of a suspended platform. The job site employees, engineering team, safety specialists and building management should prepare and approve the safety rules and regulations related to the system’s using, beforehand. A well-qualified and smart person should monitor and supervise the safe system of working. The supervisor must make sure that the gondola lift doesn’t pose any threat to the workers.
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