Access equipment and working platforms

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Unit 116: Erecting and dismantling access
equipment and working platforms

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Guidance information
Where will you find the information to erect and dismantle the
equipment?
• Manufacturers’ instructions.
• Work at Height Regulations 2005.
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

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Factors to consider when using access equipment
• Ground conditions.
• Height, and the type and duration of the work.
• Weather conditions.
• Internal or external work.
• Access and egress.
• Is training required to use the equipment?
• Proximity to the general public.

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Health and safety
When working from height it is important to follow the current
Environmental and Health and Safety Regulations.
Where would you find these?

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