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SAFETY SAFETY & More Vital information on the subject of risk assessment compiled for you by ZARGES and the Accident Prevention & Insurance Association Penetrating the §§ Jungle Applicable safety legislation for high level working – an overview Do it right! Tips on risk assessment – complete with check list Ladder or scaffolding? How to find the best access tool for your requirements – ith guidance on making w the right choice Job done! The best tips for safe usage and maintenance – a guide Plus: an overview of all our access equipment and safety instructions, endorsed by the Accident Prevention & Insurance Association

If you are going aloft, there is one thing you mustn’t overlook: your own safety Any high level work can be made safer by observing a few basic precepts and precautions. Together with the Accident Prevention and Insurance Associations, represented by the Construction Services Technical Committee (FABE), we would like to give you an overview of how you can, in just a few steps, analyse a possible hazard and select the right item of access equipment for any application. All this, of course, on the basis of statutory legislation. What is the item of access equipment to be used for – for access...

If you are going aloft, there is one thing you mustn’t overlook: your own safety Any high level work can be made safer by observing a few basic precepts and precautions. Together with the Accident Prevention and Insurance Associations, represented by the Construction Services Technical Committee (FABE), we would like to give you an overview of how you can, in just a few steps, analyse a possible hazard and select the right item of access equipment for any application. All this, of course, on the basis of statutory legislation. What is the item of access equipment to be used for – for access...

Check List Any (even short-term) usage of an aid to access is governed by a single simple principle: safety first! For this reason, we need to undertake an analysis at the correct time to establish any possible hazards that may exist. “The responsibility for assessment rests primarily with the employer – in the end, he is the one who knows his operation best” (F. Mayer, Health & Safety Officer) A risk assessed is a risk reduced. We therefore recommend that you observe the following criteria when choosing the right access equipment (whether for purposes of access or as a Workstation): This...

Check List Any (even short-term) usage of an aid to access is governed by a single simple principle: safety first! For this reason, we need to undertake an analysis at the correct time to establish any possible hazards that may exist. “The responsibility for assessment rests primarily with the employer – in the end, he is the one who knows his operation best” (F. Mayer, Health & Safety Officer) A risk assessed is a risk reduced. We therefore recommend that you observe the following criteria when choosing the right access equipment (whether for purposes of access or as a Workstation): This...

THE RIGHT ACCESS EQUIPMENT Ladders – tall and lightweight You have analysed the situation, assessed possible hazards and come up with the appropriate safety measures? Now comes the decisive step: Selecting the right item of access equipment. Different groups of access resources are available to cater for the specific requirements of a particular “high level job” and at the same time ensure maximum safety. The following overview of ZARGES products offers you the opportunity to select the right item of access equipment for your individual application: Steps ZAP – ZARGES Work Platforms Mobile...

THE RIGHT ACCESS EQUIPMENT Ladders – tall and lightweight You have analysed the situation, assessed possible hazards and come up with the appropriate safety measures? Now comes the decisive step: Selecting the right item of access equipment. Different groups of access resources are available to cater for the specific requirements of a particular “high level job” and at the same time ensure maximum safety. The following overview of ZARGES products offers you the opportunity to select the right item of access equipment for your individual application: Steps ZAP – ZARGES Work Platforms Mobile...

Mobile Scaffolding – height and stability Industrial Equipment – modular and flexible Mobile scaffolds feature a very large working platform with mini­ mum dimensions of 0.75 x 1.80 m and are easy to move about on swivel castors. They provide a comfortable and safe workstation at high levels (up to 12.00 m platform height) and are also availa­ ble for use by several persons at the same time if necessary (scaffolding group 3, load capacity up to 200 kg/m2). Guardrails and knee rails together with toeboards offer allround protection. Specially tailored to the specific requirements of...

Mobile Scaffolding – height and stability Industrial Equipment – modular and flexible Mobile scaffolds feature a very large working platform with mini­ mum dimensions of 0.75 x 1.80 m and are easy to move about on swivel castors. They provide a comfortable and safe workstation at high levels (up to 12.00 m platform height) and are also availa­ ble for use by several persons at the same time if necessary (scaffolding group 3, load capacity up to 200 kg/m2). Guardrails and knee rails together with toeboards offer allround protection. Specially tailored to the specific requirements of...

Stairs – fixed and convenient Seminars for enhanced safety Stairs serve as a fixed means of access to workstations or equip­ ment. Deep treads and railings ensure ease of ascent and descent. The safest and most ergonomic solution for frequent usage. The “qualification to inspect access equipment” may also be obtained by attending an appropriate seminar. ZARGES offer seminars of this nature at a range of training loca­ tions. Further information and forthcoming dates can be found on the Internet at www.zarges.de/“Seminars”. Examples of use: w Fixed access to raised loading ramps w Fixed...