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KSP SHAFT PLATFORM
6.
Conditions of use
General conditions of use may vary, and
therefore they will be specifically defined for each
application. These conditions will be reflected in each
application’s
documentation.
In this document, general conditions of use to be
considered are only provided as an example.
6.1.
POSSIBLE STAGES OF USE
The following possible statuses of use are considered
for the KSP shaft platforms:
•
Work: Pouring, reinforcing, preparing or stripping
work is being done. These jobs can only be done
when the wind speeds are below 64km/hr
(0.2kN/m
2
).
•
Out of service: Situation in which the maximum
allowable wind speed of 64km/hr (0.2 kN/m
2
) has
been exceeded.
When out of service, the following preventive
measures should be taken to guarantee the safety of
personnel at the construction site:
•
Evacuate all personnel working in the platforms. In
this stage, it is not permissible to continue working.
•
Secure every loose object on the climbing
platforms.
•
The formwork panels must be drawn in close to the
wall and fixed.
6.2.
RESISTANCE OF THE ANCHORS
For all applications, the following must be specified:
loads on each anchor and the minimum resistance
required of the concrete to safely lift the structure.
6.3.
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
HANDLING MATERIALS
6.3.1.
Basic safety on the construction site
•
Appropriate, certified Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) will be used to guarantee the
safety of each worker.
The following must always be used:
o
Casco de seguridad.
o
Guantes.
o
Botas de seguridad.
When necessary due to the type of work to be
done, the following must be used:
o
Protective glasses or safety shields
o
Hearing protection
o
Breathing mask
o
Safety harness
•
Install collective protection equipment such as
nets, handrails, etc. to guarantee the safety of the
workers when working on high.
•
Guarantee appropriate order and cleanliness in the
formwork and shaft platform KSP to assure they are
properly operated. Keep platforms clean and free
of tools, bolts and other parts that could fall from
the platforms.
