Most
lifting incidents don't happen because someone ignored the rules.
They happen because one small detail wasn't considered during planning.
Many
believe a RAMS document is simply paperwork.
In
reality...
A good Safe
System of Work is the project's operating manual.
Every
successful installation should answer one simple question:
"What
happens if something goes wrong?"
If the
answer isn't clear...
The
planning isn't finished.
Building a
proper SSOW
A facade
installation should normally consider:
Access
Can we
reach the work safely?
Will access
change during the programme?
Lifting
Can the
glass actually reach installation level?
Where are
exclusion zones?
How do we
recover dropped loads?
Logistics
Material
storage
Delivery
sequencing
Traffic
routes
Emergency access
Weather
Maximum
wind speeds
Rain
Ice
Heat
Visibility
Rescue
MEWP
breakdown
Suspended
operative
Medical
emergency
Equipment failure
Human
factors
Fatigue
Communication
Competence
Supervision
Distractions
The Take 10
Seconds principle
One habit
can prevent hundreds of incidents.
Before
every lift ask:
Has
anything changed?
Because
something usually has.
Wind.
Ground
conditions.
Pedestrians.
Plant
movements.
Unexpected
deliveries.
Small observations prevent major accidents.
Good planning reduces risk.
Excellent
planning reduces uncertainty.
