HSS Hire Hire Shops 479 Operating & Safety Manual

TOWER SAFETY
Constructor' s & User' s Checklist
Before using the tower, always double-
check that...
Component' s condition checked .....
Castor' s locked/legs correctly
adjusted ........................................
Tower uprights are vertical .............
All braces fitted and locked ............
All stabilisers fitted and
screwclamps tightened...................
Handrails fitted and locked ............
Platforms fitted, locked and level ...
Toeboards fitted .............................
Wind speed less than 17mph.........
Never overload the tower. The work platform' s
maximum load is 275kg, evenly distributed, with no
more than 150kg on a deck.
The MAXIMUM SAFE WORKING LOAD for the tower
structure is 950kg, including its own weight.
Never lean anything against the tower and never
use it for jobs that exert repetitive or excessive force.
Lateral forces over 198N – equivalent to a 20kg weight –
make it unstable.
Never use boxes, steps etc to gain extra height and
never reach too far out to one side.
Never move a tower whose height is more than two
and a half times its smallest base dimension. If
necessary, partly dismantle it.
Ensure the ground over which the tower is to be
moved is flat, level, firm enough to bear its weight,
and well away from overhead power cables and
similar hazards.
Having cleared the tower of personnel and
equipment, raise its stabilisers clear of the ground by
12mm, release the castor brakes and push it along
at the base.
Once in place, re-lock the brakes and adjust the legs
to level the tower before resetting the stabilisers in
their operational position.
Don't take chances. If the tower cannot be moved
safely for any reason, dismantle it and rebuild in the
new location.
FINISHING OFF
To dismantle the tower, start at the top and work down,
reversing the erection procedure.
Work through each step in strict sequence.
Organise the team so that only two people are
removing components.
Use temporary platforms, in much the same way as
when building the tower, to ensure you always have a
firm footing and a reliable handhold.
Most important of all, never stand on unbraced frames
and never unlock a component until someone has a
firm grip on it to stop it falling.
If components jam, persevere. Wiggle and pull them
until they come free. Don't damage the components by
using a hammer or otherwise forcing the joints apart.
Always lower components to the ground on a rope
when dismantling the tower. Never simply drop them
as damage or serious personal injury may occur.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Never use the tower for anything other than its
intended purpose – as a light-duty work platform. If it
won't do what you want contact your local HSS Hire Shop
for advice.
Keep the tower clean, paying special attention to the
decks. You will find this easier if you clean up regularly.
When not in use, store everything somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Contact your local
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©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2001 No. 479/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.co.uk
Operating & Safety Guide 479
Alloy
Access Towers
Designed to the European Standard
HD1004, the Alloy Tower provides
the ideal platform for light work. Two
versions are available: 1425mm &
815mm wide each with either 1.9m
or 2.5m deck lengths.
Code 80200/80300/80400/80700