Steps or platform?

[NozSpark]

Just got a job to price, it's only re lamping a local clothes shop (+ some other work).... National chain

As the re lamping is on the shop floor and has to be carried out during opening hours I was wondering if I can get away with doing it off a step ladder or if I should use a platform?

 

[Zeespark]

Platform bud, the podium type is probably the easiest to use.

AndyGuinness

 

[Manator]

I used to do all lighting installs on stilts, after getting introduced to them by some plasterers, at my age I should not even try it again, but sometimes I miss getting my hands dirty. This is a hard question really, if you work at any height whilst the building is in use, you have a duty of care to those using the building, and to yourself, no fun if a lady trips and falls into your ladders whilst you are connecting a fitting. The area of works would have to be cordoned off, and if you multiply this by the amount of moves you may have to do, it soon becomes apparent why most of this type of work is carried out during closures.

 

[NozSpark]

I used to do all lighting installs on stilts, after getting introduced to them by some plasterers, at my age I should not even try it again, but sometimes I miss getting my hands dirty. This is a hard question really, if you work at any height whilst the building is in use, you have a duty of care to those using the building, and to yourself, no fun if a lady trips and falls into your ladders whilst you are connecting a fitting. The area of works would have to be cordoned off, and if you multiply this by the amount of moves you may have to do, it soon becomes apparent why most of this type of work is carried out during closures.

TBH I was thinking this...

I will have to discuss it with the manager in the morning,,, and adjust my price accordingly

At least then I could do it off steps

 

[Badger]

cherry picker :^O

 

[NozSpark]

Could you imagine zipping through the knicker and bra isle on a scissor lift.??? ROTFWL :slap

 

[Badger]

Could you imagine zipping through the knicker and bra isle on a scissor lift.??? ROTFWL :slap

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[kerching]

Could you imagine zipping through the knicker and bra isle on a scissor lift.??? ROTFWL :slap

...just leave that thought with me for a while.... :coat

 

[steptoe]

TBH I was thinking this...I will have to discuss it with the manager in the morning,,, and adjust my price accordingly

At least then I could do it off steps

off my what???

dont even think Im lifting you on my shoulders to do all them fittings,

too many pies for you boyo.!

 

[Zeespark]

too many pies for you boyo.!

So thats where My supply of home made steak pies have gone then? AndyGuinness

 

[NozSpark]

Off your blinking rocker mate:slap

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So thats where My supply of home made steak pies have gone then? AndyGuinness

Oooohhh,,, sounds lovely

Just steak,, or steak and ale??

 

[revjames]

If its only relamping I don't see why you cant work off steps inside a coned/barriered off area with warning notices

 

[Evans Electric]

I'd do it from steps but if the shop is a busy one , perhaps hire a few clean cones to place round the steps.

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Forget that last post, I just read the latest in 'elf 'n' Safety , the shop has to be closed, the premises checked for asbestos then scaffolded out from front to back. A Portacabin delivered with toilet and mess room facilities, the electric supply cut off in the ground , the street closed and all entrances to the shop guarded . A dedicated skip will be required for dead tubes if you don't have a licence to carry scrap on the public highway.

All risk assessments to be submitted to the HSE Police for scrutiny , they will then appoint a Clerk of Works to oversee the work .

Operatives will , at all times, wear high viz clothing, Toetectors, Hard hats, goggles , gloves, breathing apparatus . :C

 

[Badger]

I'd do it from steps but if the shop is a busy one , perhaps hire a few clean cones to place round the steps.---------- Post Auto-Merged at 14:11 ---------- Previous post was made at 13:52 ----------

Forget that last post, I just read the latest in 'elf 'n' Safety , the shop has to be closed, the premises checked for asbestos then scaffolded out from front to back. A Portacabin delivered with toilet and mess room facilities, the electric supply cut off in the ground , the street closed and all entrances to the shop guarded . A dedicated skip will be required for dead tubes if you don't have a licence to carry scrap on the public highway.

All risk assessments to be submitted to the HSE Police for scrutiny , they will then appoint a Clerk of Works to oversee the work .

Operatives will , at all times, wear high viz clothing, Toetectors, Hard hats, goggles , gloves, breathing apparatus . :C

:slap

 

[steptoe]

Such is life though,

This is not far from the truth!

 

[Sidewinder]

I'd do it from steps but if the shop is a busy one , perhaps hire a few clean cones to place round the steps.---------- Post Auto-Merged at 14:11 ---------- Previous post was made at 13:52 ----------

Forget that last post, I just read the latest in 'elf 'n' Safety , the shop has to be closed, the premises checked for asbestos then scaffolded out from front to back. A Portacabin delivered with toilet and mess room facilities, the electric supply cut off in the ground , the street closed and all entrances to the shop guarded . A dedicated skip will be required for dead tubes if you don't have a licence to carry scrap on the public highway.

All risk assessments to be submitted to the HSE Police for scrutiny , they will then appoint a Clerk of Works to oversee the work .

Operatives will , at all times, wear high viz clothing, Toetectors, Hard hats, goggles , gloves, breathing apparatus . :C

Sad thing is Deke, you ain't that far off the truth!!!

 

[Andy™]

I'd do it from steps but if the shop is a busy one , perhaps hire a few clean cones to place round the steps.---------- Post Auto-Merged at 14:11 ---------- Previous post was made at 13:52 ----------

Forget that last post, I just read the latest in 'elf 'n' Safety , the shop has to be closed, the premises checked for asbestos then scaffolded out from front to back. A Portacabin delivered with toilet and mess room facilities, the electric supply cut off in the ground , the street closed and all entrances to the shop guarded . A dedicated skip will be required for dead tubes if you don't have a licence to carry scrap on the public highway.

All risk assessments to be submitted to the HSE Police for scrutiny , they will then appoint a Clerk of Works to oversee the work .

Operatives will , at all times, wear high viz clothing, Toetectors, Hard hats, goggles , gloves, breathing apparatus . :C

dont forget that there must be at least 3 people on site, and one of them must be a first aider. and you should also have a decontamination unit on site, and a team ready to go incase any lamps get broke

 

[Alfie]

Sounds like it'd be much easier to do when the shop is empty. Working around customers is a pain in the bum.

 

[NozSpark]

Just got an email confirming the job(s) today...

Looks like I'll be have an early(ish) start on Thursday.... Not as early as today though