TRAD STAIR TOWER USER GUIDE - Trad Hire and Sales

1 TRAD STAIR TOWER user GUIDEP roviding quality products and services at a competitive STAIR TOWER user GuideYou should read and ensure you understand this manual in its entirety prior to commencing trained and competent operatives should erect, dismantle or modify TRAD STAIR TOWER Systems at any NOTE1 TRAD Hire & Sales Limited 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS GUIDANCE NOTEThis manual is valid only for the use of Genuine TRAD STAIR TOWER manufactured and supplied by TRAD Hire & Sales OF CONTENTS About TRAD Hire & Sales LtdAbout TRAD STAIR TowerTRAD STAIR TOWER & SafetyManual HandlingSafety on SiteGeneral Rules for SafetyComponentsErection GuidanceBasic Erection SequenceBasic Dismantling ProcedureAdvanced Guardrail SystemAnchorage and Tying Load DataPersonnel CapacitiesSafe Working HeightsOther Products34567891414222425252627292 TRAD STAIR TOWER user GuideABOUT TRAD

2 HIRE & Sales LTD TRAD Hire & Sales is one of the UK s market leaders for the supply of system scaffolding, scaffold tube, fittings, boards, STAIR towers , temporary roofing systems and associated the products we stock are of the highest quality and comply fully with all relevant British or European Standards. In addition, with our commitment to exceeding all safety standards, all our products, whether sourced internationally or within the UK, are subject to thorough testing by qualified external UK testing the smallest requirement up to complete hire or sale packages, our UK-wide network of depots have the resources and capabilities to meet every Hire & Sales Ltd is a full non-contracting member of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation ( NASC ) and is a fully accredited ISO 9001 9001.

3 2008 REGISTERED FIRMABOUT TRAD Hire & Sales Ltd3 ABOUT TRAD STAIR TOWER TRAD Hire & Sales Limited 2012 TRAD STAIR TOWER is an independent access STAIR system designed to provide safe and efficient access to on-site work locations. The TRAD STAIR TOWER is comprised of high quality manufactured prefabricated components. The STAIR TOWER is assembled from steel standards, ledger beams, purlin rails / frames, STAIR flights, landings, guardrails and handrails. The TRAD STAIR TOWER is a flexible and versatile system designed for use as an independent structure or for integration into other Scaffolding Systems or components are manufactured from high quality galvanised steel conforming to current British and European standards.

4 All components are marked with TRAD identification and month / year of manufacture to provide full traceability. Components are subject to regular testing by independent and approved UK testing GUIDE sets out the basic system components and configuration. The STAIR TOWER System is flexible and versatile in use. For further information on TRAD STAIR TOWER components and applications please contact your nearest TRAD Hire & Sales branch (locations are detailed on the rear cover of this GUIDE ).ABOUT TRAD STAIR TOWERTRAD STAIR TOWER offers many benefits including: Strength TRAD STAIR TOWER design makes it extremely robust with permissible loads (personnel) exceeding those of alternative STAIR systems.

5 Speed The system design makes the TRAD STAIR TOWER faster and simpler to build than alternative STAIR systems. Flexibility TRAD STAIR TOWER can be used as an independent STAIR or in conjunction with traditional tube and fitting scaffolding or system scaffolding. Cost Savings The TRAD STAIR TOWER is easy to assemble and is designed to maximise productivity and improve efficiency on STAIR TOWER is manufactured to the highest possible standards thereby ensuring the quality of each item. TRAD STAIR TOWER is tested and designed in line with the ISO 9001 series of quality management , TRAD STAIR TOWER and it s associated products offer compliance with the following: BS EN 12810 Part 1 Fa ade Scaffolds Made of Prefabricated Components: Product Specifications BS EN 12810 Part 2 Fa ade Scaffolds Made of Prefabricated Components.

6 Particular Methods of Structural Design BS EN 12811 Part 1 Scaffolds Performance Requirements & General Design BS EN 12811 Part 2 Information on Materials BS EN 12811 Part 3 Temporary Works Equipment Load Testing4 TRAD STAIR TOWER user GuideATTACHMENT CAN BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS! TRAD STAIR TOWER standards between 2 lifts (ledger beams secured above and below). Ledger beam or single tube ledger secured at both ends. TRAD STAIR TOWER handrails or guardrails. Any component not secured at both of individuals working at height is now a direct requirement of the current Work at Height Regulations.

7 Consequently, employers have a duty to ensure that all individuals involved in the erection, modification or dismantling of any scaffolding equipment have received the training necessary to enable them to execute their work in a safe user GUIDE and availability of specific and dedicated training courses for TRAD STAIR TOWER System (via our nationally accredited training partners) ensures that all users have access to achieve the requisite level of further information please contact your local TRAD Hire & Sales Ltd. Depot, details of which can be found on the rear cover of this STAIR TOWER & SAFETYTRAD STAIR TOWER & SAFETYC ompetence of Erectors1 The current edition of the Work at Height Regulations places a duty on employers to protect individuals from harm.

8 Scaffolding inevitably carries a risk of falls from height and consequently, it is of paramount importance that a safe system of work be adopted during any scaffold activity. It is therefore strongly recommended that the procedures outlined in the NASC s guidance note SG4 Preventing Falls in Scaffolding and Falsework are followed. SG4 describes several safe methods of work, including the use of collective fall protection systems such as the advanced guardrail and the scaffolder s at Height/Fall Prevention2 Harness and Lanyard Anchor Points3To ensure the safety of TRAD STAIR TOWER erectors, it is important that fall protection equipment is only attached to those components that are capable of withstanding any likely imposed loads.

9 This section details the key components and their ability to take attachment (in preferential order). Please note that all scaffolds must be erected in accordance with this GUIDE to be deemed as acceptable for NOTEA ttachment must not be made to:While the current Work at Height Regulations requires that work at height be carried out safely, they also require that contingency plans be made for any eventuality. This extends to making plans to rescue personnel suspended by fall arrest equipment. Personnel should be fully trained to use all relevant rescue equipment for the event of a suspended : Details relating to rescue and what should be considered can be found in the latest editions of the NASC guidance notes SG4 & SG19 (SG19 A GUIDE to Formulating Rescue Plans ).

10 Rescue of Suspended Casualties45 TRAD Hire & Sales Limited 2012 MANUAL HANDLING The following basic rules should be adhered to when manually handling the TRAD STAIR TOWER System and associated components. Plan lay down / storage areas in advance to reduce the distance materials have to be manually handled. Always check the transit route before manual handling to ensure that it is suitable and free from obstructions and any tripping hazards. When handling long materials beware of damage to property, overhead electric lines, other people and moving vehicles. Only tackle loads that can be reasonably handled by the individuals involved consider personal physical capabilities.