503 Sayfa RhinoDeck Method Statement 11.07.17 PDF
503 Sayfa RhinoDeck Method Statement 11.07.17 PDF
503 Sayfa RhinoDeck Method Statement 11.07.17 PDF
METHOD STATEMENT
Contents
METHOD STATEMENT:
THE RHINO LOAD DECK FALL PREVENTION
SAFETY SYSTEM
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1.0 Place and Purpose of Use 6
2.0 System Loading 6
3.0 Safety Checks 6
4.0 Installation 7
5.0 Raising the Load Deck 12
6.0 Dismantling the Safety Platform 13
METHOD STATEMENT:
LINEAR WORK PLATFORM SET UP
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7.0 Place and Purpose of Use 14
8.0 System Loading 14
9.0 Safety Checks 14
10.0 Installation 15
11.0 Raising the Linear Work Platform 18
12.0 Dismantling the Linear Work Platform 19
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Introduction
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THERE IS NO BETTER OR MORE VERSATILE
3 IN 1 SOLUTION FOR ACCESS, LOADING
AND WORKING
l market-leading load deck platform and trestle system
l fast and easy-to-install method allows safer working at heights
of up to 4 metres
l can support loads rated at up to 600kg per square metre
at a 3 metre platform height
l lightweight components lock into place without the need for
hand tools or fixings
l unique use of materials minimises the weight needed to achieve
its strength and durability
l unaffected by weather extremes
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l needs minimal site space for storage and it is easy to
transport from site to site
l up to ten times faster to install than traditional scaffolding
l does not require standing walls for support
l can be raised in height by building onto the legs and raising
the framework and deck panels
l you can add to a trestle and handrail to develop a full load
deck system, as needs dictate
l 5-year fit for use guarantee (subject to conditions).
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RHINO LOAD DECK FALL PREVENTION SAFETY SYSTEM
METHOD STATEMENT
WALL-TO-WALL SAFETY PLATFORM
Figure 1.1
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4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 Safety platform installation work
shall only be carried out by trained
personnel who are thoroughly
conversant with the requirements
of this Method Statement.
4.2 Installers should also adhere to all
current Health and Safety Rules, such
as the wearing of protective clothing,
i.e hard hat, high visibility Vest/Jacket,
metal toe capped boots and hand
protective gloves.
Figure 4.6 4.3 Ensure that the base is of
sufficientstrength and of suitable
composition to support the system
and for the load to be placed on the
system.
4.4 Ensure that the base provides
a level surface.
4.5 Thoroughly clear the base space of all
rubbish & debris.
4.6 Working from the furthest corner from
the plot entrance and starting with the
exterior walls lay the legs and cross
braces flat on the base across the
width of the plot. The gap between the
platform and adjacent wall elevations
should not exceed 100mm.
The make-up panels are designed
to bridge gaps of 780mm or less. It
Figure 4.6.1 is good practice to ensure that gaps
to be covered appear in the centre of
the installation. It is for this reason
that the installation is started at the
exterior walls, working inwards. In
dealing with irregular shapes every
effort should be made to use regular
shaped panels fully supported by
cross-braces and legs before use
of make-up panels.
Should the size or configuration of the
site necessitate loading on to make-up
Figure 4.6.2 Figure 4.6.3 panels, make sure that the pallet or
load is level by strapping in additional
make-up panels to create a level
surface.
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4.0 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
4.6 Stand two legs upright as shown in Figure 4.6.1.
Align and insert each fin protrusion into each leg
as shown in Figures 4.6.2 & 4.6.3. Note that
upright legs should never be left unsupported at
any time. Legs are available in the following sizes:
Figure 4.7.1 0.5m, 1.0m, 1.5m, 1.8m and 2.0m.
Build up the remaining legs for this platform as
shown in Figure 4.7.1 and insert four Leg Braces as
shown in Figure 4.7.2. For this application, as
illustrated in Figure 1.1, Sayfa Systems UK
recommend four as a minimum for each corner
platform in the site plot.
Figure 4.7.2 4.8 Adjust the Leg Baseplates (Figure 4.8.1 & 4.8.2) to
achieve a uniform platform height.
Figure 4.8.1a Figure 4.8.2b 4.9 Build up the remaining platforms across the rear
wall (Figure 4.9) adjusting the overall level and
height using leg baseplates.
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4.0 INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
4.10 Place Deck Panels on the
framework, ensuring that
they are correctly positioned
and secure (Figures 4.10.1
& 4.10.2). Provided that the
panel will securely interlock as
illustrated in Figures 4.10.1
& 4.10.2, and that there are no Figure 4.10.1 Figure 4.10.2
distortions in the frame that may
prevent a safe fit, the panel may
equally be installed within the
framework rotated through 90o.
4.10 Place Deck Panels on the
remaining platforms as shown
in Figure 4.10.
Figure 4.10
Figure 4.11
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4.0 INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
4.12 Use make-up panels to bridge
gaps of up to 780mm between
platforms and secure in place
using Rhino Secure Ties, ensuring
that the make-up panels are
secured at the four corners, one
tie at each corner. The make-up
panels are designed to be used to
bridge gaps between two or more
platform systems for non-uniform
Figure 4.12 plots. (See Figure 4.12).
4.13 Proceed to install the remaining
platforms and make-up panels to
create the full working platform
for the plot as illustrated in
Figure 4.13.
4.14 Install handrail support posts if
required as shown in Figure 4.14.
4.15 When installing handrail supports
and handrail or guardrails do not
work on or near any unprotected
edges. Alternative means of fall
protection such as Airdeck can be
used. For more information please
visit www.sayfasystems.co.uk.
Figure 4.13
Figure 4.14
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4.0 INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
4.16 Install Guard Rails and Timber
Guards as illustrated in Figure 4.16.
Figure 4.16
Figure 4.17
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5.0 RAISING THE LOAD DECK
5.1 To raise the load deck remove any
handrails and from the base, insert
connection spigots
into all four corners of one
complete deck section
(Figure 5.1).
5.2 Next, insert the required extension
leg into the tops of the spigots
Figure 5.1 Figure 5.2
and ensure that they are seated
securely (Figure 5.2).
5.3 Insert the 4 cross braces to the
extensions and push securely into
place (Figure 5.3).
5.4 Finally, lift the deck panels one at a
time, either around or through the
extension and secure into place at
the higher level
Figure 5.3 Figure 5.4 (Figure 5.4).
5.5 If required, this process can be
repeated across the full structure
until the entire platform sits
at the new required level.
This method negates the need to
dismantle and reassemble the
platform for use at a greater height
(Figure 5.5).
5.6 Once the entire platform is raised,
bricklayers and workmen can
operate safely and without the risk
of falling, thereby increasing build
Figure 5.5 productivity (Figure 5.6).
5.7 This method of construction also
allows for Supports and Extensions
to be added on an “as needed”
basis. This allows sections of the
platform to remain at the initial
height, whilst other sections are
raised (Figure 5.7 - opposite page).
5.8 When raising the platform never
work near any exposed edges of
the platform without using an
alternative form of fall protection
such as AirDeck. For more
Figure 5.6 information please visit www.
sayfasystems.co.uk.
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Figure 5.7
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR
LINEAR WORK PLATFORM
SET UP
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10.0 INSTALLATION
10.1 Safety platform installation work
shall only be carried out by trained
personnel who are thoroughly
conversant with the requirements
of this Method Statement.
Installers should also adhere to all
current Health and Safety Rules, such
as the wearing of protective clothing,
i.e hard hat, high visibility Vest/Jacket,
metal toe capped boots and hand
protective gloves.
Figure 10.1
Ensure that the base provides a level
surface.
Thoroughly clear the base space of all
rubbish & debris.
Stand one leg upright as shown.
Please note that upright legs must
never be left unsupported at any time.
Fit the cross brace in the first leg
cleat. These braces must stay in
position at all times, regardless
of the platform height.
1280
mm
640m
m
Figure 10.3
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10.0 INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
10.4 Install toe-boards if required.
The toe-board must run on the
inside of the leg and be secured
by a retaining clip which fits
around the leg.
Figure 10.4
Figure 10.5
Figure 10.6
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10.0 INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
10.7 Attach the ladder bracket on the
leg cleat 0.5m above the work
platform deck.
Figure 10.7
Figure 10.8
Figure 10.9
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11.0 RAISING THE LINEAR
WORK PLATFORM
11.1 Locate handrail posts and insert
in the top of the legs.
Figure 11.1
Figure 11.2
Figure 11.3
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11.0 RAISING THE LINEAR
WORK PLATFORM
(CONTINUED)
11.4 Adjust height of ladder bracket,
ladder and gate to suit. Install
toe-boards and complete the
system.
Figure 11.4
Part No. Description Detailed description Width Depth Length Nett Unit Pack weight
(mm) (mm) (mm) weight (Kgs) (Kgs)
SAYFA STRAP Sayfa Safety Tie Used to secure the make-up panel.
50 50 50 0.020 0.21
RPIN R Clips and Pins Clips and pins are used to secure the feet into
the legs 50 50 50 0.035 0.92
SAY 001 Leg Base Plate Standard Base plate for use with the Rhino Deck
Trestle and handrail system as well as the load 200 150 560 0.395 4.15
and Workdeck system
SAY 002 Cross Brace 640mm Cross braces of varying lengths to fit the Rhino
Deck Trestle and handrail system as well as the 40 135 640 1.265 13.28
load and Workdeck system
SAY 002SW Cross Brace 640mm - Cross brace which is adjustable from 640mm
extendable swivel ends - 1280 mm with swivel ends to accommodate 40 135 640 3.010 3.16
corners and infil panels
SAY 003 Cross Brace 1280mm Cross braces of varying lengths to fit the Rhino
Deck Trestle and handrail system as well as the 40 135 1280 2.345 24.62
load and Workdeck system
SAY 004 Cross Brace 400mm Cross braces of varying lengths to fit the Rhino
Deck Trestle and handrail system as well as the 40 135 400 0.845 8.87
load and Workdeck system
SAY 012 Deck Panels 640 Deck panels are available as both 640 x 1280 and
400 x 1280 to enable easy configuration of the 640 800 1300 9.405 49.38
RhinoDeck system
SAY 013 Make up panel For use with Sayfa ties to cover over irregular
areas in the decking configuration. Yellow in
colour to draw atention to the fact that they are
640 120 800 4.250 22.31
slightly raised
SAY 014 Guard Rail Gate Timber kickboard to prevent materials and tools
dropping over the edge of a RhinoDeck structure. 800 800 640 3.020 3.17
They match the sizes of the decking panels
SAY DP400 Deck Panels 400 Deck panels are available as both 640 x 1280 and
400 x 1280 to enable easy configuration of the 1000 800 1300 5.825 30.58
RhinoDeck system
SAY LJS Leg Joining support The leg joining support enables extension of the
standard leg to take a handrail system 145 315 380 0.395 4.15
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RECORD OF INSPECTION
CHECK LIST
A HIGH-LOAD DECK
WORK PLATFORM SYSTEM
FOR SAFER, FASTER BUILD
This document is to be signed off by the Site manager and kept as a matter of record
Project:
Location:
First check
Second check
Third check
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COMPONENT CHECK PRIOR TO USE AND AT END OF JOB
STRAPS:
1. Check straps are not frayed or part
cut through and that the buckle is still
intact and operating
DECK PANEL
1. Check that no Deck Panel is suffering
from permanent deflection
2. Check that all welds are intact
OTHER COMPONENTS
Check that no other components are
evidencing distortion or buckling
Check that no component is suffering
from excessive mortar build-up
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SAFETY CHECKLIST – POST INSTALLATION AND PRIOR TO USE
2. If so is handrail in place?
If no, add:
3.1.1. Ladder bracket – secure ladder
with Sayfa ties
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INTERVAL INSPECTIONS
To be checked daily and inspected and recorded weekly
Week commencing
✓ = Correct, or now OK
✗ = Not OK
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