Inspection & Maintenance Brochure

Inspection and Maintenance

Eurosafe Solutions was created to offer fall protection systems to both existing and emerging marketplaces in the UK and Northern Europe.

Built on a basis of quality, innovation, customer service, and value for money the group has expanded its offering to cover all aspects of safely working at height and in confined spaces.

This has led to the formation of Eurosafe Solutions Training and the investment of an industry-leading training facility.

Working closely with clients for the last 22 years has led to the development of our concept of a Safety Circle®, where multiple components are required to ensure a robust health and safety plan is maintained and all the key components in the plan are looked at.

Eurosafe now offers a full range of services to complement this concept. We can provide a full risk assessment and evaluation of your site and its specific access requirements, specify, and install the most suitable equipment to ensure the task is carried out safely, provide your staff with the correct PPE and equipment, and ensure they are sufficiently trained to use the equipment and carry out the works safely.

Finally, we can give you long-term managed maintenance plan to ensure all equipment is in good working order at all times. A complete single-source range of services covering all aspects of your working at height and in confined spaces health and safety requirements.

Gavin Ellis, Managing Director

Inspection & Maintenance

At Eurosafe Solutions, we believe that the completion of a project is just the beginning of our service. Our managed inspection and maintenance service provides you with peace of mind that your equipment is always safe to use.

Inspection & Maintenance

At Eurosafe Solutions, we believe that the completion of a project is just the beginning of our service.

An integral part of Eurosafe Safety Circle®, our Inspection & Maintenance service can provide you with peace of mind that your systems are safe for use.

We offer a nationwide Inspection & Maintenance service and are able to tailor our offering to meet the needs of your portfolio. No matter how large or small, from an individual school to a High Street retail chain, we aim to provide the best Inspection & Maintenance service possible.

We work with you, the duty holder to ensure your systems are compliant, correctly inspected, certified and maintained. No matter what industry you work in, we can advise you of the required frequency for each of your assets to help you remain compliant with current legislation.

Your Business Responsibilities

Legislation dictates that all Personal Fall Protection Systems, guardrail, ladders and stairs and facade access equipment are recertified by a competent company at various frequencies, or, as a minimum, once a year.

As an employer, facilities manager or building owner you have a duty to ensure not only that correct safety measures and equipment are in place but that this equipment is correctly maintained and in a suitable condition for use.

Ensuring that the work has been done to the highest standard, by a competent, qualified person who has experience and manufacturer training for the item he is inspecting, and that the company carrying out the works can carry out any repairs required, is vital to ensure the equipment is fit for purpose.

Correct management of your height safety equipment is vital and knowing your requirements could save your company time & money, as well as reducing any potential risks.

Benefits of Using Eurosafe Inspection & Maintenance Service

• Management of equipment to ensure Inspection & Maintenance dates and requirements are always met

• Inspection and maintenance of all safety equipment by certified engineers

• Piece of mind that all installed equipment is compliant and in good usable condition

• Extended lifespan of your assets for a greater return on your investment

• Reduced maintenance costs and costly downtime

• Increased safety

At Eurosafe we offer an extensive range of inspection and maintenance services all delivered in accordance with current British Standards, giving you, the duty holder consistent peace of mind that your assets are appropriately compliant.

Eurosafe are approved, trained, and certified to inspect the following manufacturers systems:

• MSA Latchways

• SFS Soter

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3M Capital safety

• Bettersafe systems

• Tractel (LOGOS)

Contact us to discuss how we can help you manage your WAH assets and liabilities.

Fall Protection Systems

Nearly every building needs some form of fall protection whether it’s for window cleaning, gutter & plant maintenance, or access between levels. As with any form of protection it is the duty holder’s responsibility to ensure that, prior to use, equipment provided is inspected by a competent person.

The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 states ‘Every employer shall ensure that, where the safety of work equipment depends on how it is installed or assembled, it is not used after installation or assembly in any position unless it has been inspected in that position.’

Cable based systems, rail-based systems & single point anchors are all forms of fall protection, which should be inspected at least every 12 months.

It is also stated in the WAHR: ‘Where work is carried out at height, every employer shall take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any person falling a distance liable to cause personal injury’ which is why it is so important that all testing, inspection, and certification of fall protection systems are carried out in accordance with current British Standards; BS EN 795 & BS EN 7883.

Horizontal Systems

• Tested in accordance with EN795

• Fall Arrest or Restraint

• Generally installed to undertake building PPM

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Vertical Systems

• Tested to EN353-1

• Can be installed to ladders and pylons

• Can cable or rail

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Single Point Anchors

• Tested to EN795

• Fall Arrest or Restraint

• Can be internal or external

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Guardrails, Balustrades and Barriers

Although handrails & barriers are one of the simplest forms of protection equipment, they still require regular maintenance & inspections like any other form of protection. Regular inspections are critical because they provide peace of mind and help reduce the risks to workers.

The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 & The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 both state that such equipment should be inspected & maintained by a competent person; manufacturers suggest this should be a frequency not exceeding 12 months.

The duty holder is responsible to ensure that all the expected checks are followed through; this is the person who has, to any extent, control of premises; in plain English this means it could be the person in charge of health & safety, a manager, or a landlord.

It’s vital that everyone knows who the duty holder is to ensure everything is kept compliant with relevant standards. Regular inspections are critical because they provide peace of mind and help reduce the risks to workers.

Guardrail

• Internal and external

• Fixed and free standing

• Collective Protection

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Demarcation System

• Flat Roof Barrier System

• A form of Collective Protection

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Balustrade

• A form of collective protection

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Ladders, Steps and Stairs

Ladders, steps, stairs, and walkways need inspecting on a 12 month basis, checking for damage, corrosion or loose or incorrectly installed fittings to ensure that installations are still compliant with current legislation. These inspections must be carried out by a competent person with suitable experience and training on

the products they are assessing. After each inspection Eurosafe Solutions will tag a unique reference number & provide a detailed report stating the date of inspection, any findings and rectification measures need to make the equipment compliant and suitable for purpose.

Fixed Ladder

• Provide access to and from levels

• Can have an integrated safety system as part of the design

• Inspected under PUWER

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Temporary Ladders

• Inspected under PUWER

• EN131 Trade/Industrial Standard

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Ladder Restraints

• Inspected under PUWER

• Used for securing temporary ladders

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Steps and Stairs

• Inspected under PUWER

• Provide safe access and egress in case of emergencies

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

• 5 yearly structural examination required for fire escapes

Walkways and Gantries

• Inspected under PUWER

• Can be internal or external

• To be inspected at frequencies not exceeding 12 months

Façade Access and BMUs

A vast array of equipment can be in use for the maintenance of building facades often requiring a broad range of knowledge in its use and inspection due to its bespoke nature, no two buildings ever being the same. This equipment can range from a simple rope access anchor point, rope access davits, monorails for rope

access or cradles, travelling ladders and gantries for accessing atriums and roof lights through to large building maintenance units (BMUs) purpose made for the building that require detailed inspection regimes including electrical and hydraulic testing.

Building Maintenance Units

• Designed for façade access as part of a PPM regime

• Inspected under LOLER

• British Standard BS6037-1

• Inspection frequency - every 3 months

Monorail Systems

• Can be for abseil or cradles

• Designed for façade access as part of a PPM regime

• Inspected under LOLER

• Inspection frequency - every 6 months when used for abseiling

• Inspection frequency - every 3 months when used as a cradle

Travelling Ladders & Gantries

• Can be internal or external

• Inspected under LOLER & PUWER

• Inspections frequency - every 3 months

• British Standard BS6037-2

Davit Systems

• Designed for façade access as part of a PPM regime

• Inspected under LOLER

• Standards applicable BS EN7985, BS EN795, BS EN7883

• Inspection frequency - every 6 months

Lightning Protection

As with any form of protection it is the duty holder’s responsibility to ensure that lightning protection systems are regularly checked and maintained.

Inspections to lightning protection includes undertaking an earth resistance test using calibrated test meters in addition to visually checking the down conductors that are affixed to the wall for signs of damage or missing components; but most importantly the ‘airstrike’ components should be thoroughly inspected because these are the parts of the system which are most likely to be struck by lightning as they’re located on the roof.

Not only do inspections minimise risks but it’s also a requirement under the Electricity at Work Regulations – Reg 4 part 2:1989 to have lightning protection systems professionally maintained. The duty holder is responsible to ensure lightning protection inspections are followed out every 12 months (minimum) to ensure continuity.

PPE Inspection

It’s common knowledge that the purpose of PPE (personal protective equipment) is to keep workers safe and protected however to properly serve their purpose they must be regularly checked. Common issues with PPE can be general wear and tear, misuse and exposure to dirt, grit, UV light or chemicals.; all of which can lead to damaged PPE that has lost its effectiveness. The Work at Height Safety Association (WAHSA) technical guidance brings together the recommendations of the PPE regs 1992, BS EN 365:2004 and BS 8347:2005 CoP, HSE Guideline INDG 367.

In order to stay compliant, it’s critical that employers establish an inspection regime, which should be drawn up by a competent person and followed out as required. The inspection regime should be specific to the site and should consider the frequency of use and the type of PPE provided. The WAHSA technical note advocates that this regime should include inspection of

equipment (including unique identification), the frequency & type of inspection (pre-use checks, detailed, interim inspection), actions to be taken, records of the inspections, as well as trained users & a designated competent person to ensure inspections are carried out.

Detailed inspections are expected to be followed out every 12 months as a minimum legal requirement under BS EN 365:2004. However, the recommended guidance under BS 8437: 2005 & INDG367 suggests that inspection intervals do not exceed 6 months or 3 months when used in arduous conditions such as demolition, steel erection, scaffolding, steel masts or towers with sharp edges.

Additional Services

Our clients often find that they have some compliance issues very particular to their buildings and neither have the competency to deal with them or have difficulty in finding a service provider who is able to help.

Eurosafe is happy to hep with is. Over the years we added to our range of inspection services to meet our clients requirements; Brise soleil

& flagpole inspections are typical examples of this.

We are also able to look at unique items that require maintenance and can provide a fully bespoke inspection service following our assessment and review of what standards the equipment needs to be tested to.

Brise Soleil Inspection & Maintenance

• Inspected under The Building Regulations

• Help control the amount of sun and solar heat to buildings

• Inspection frequency - 12 monthly

Flagpole Inspection

• Inspected under LOLER

• Can be installed to façades or to ground

• Inspection frequency - every 12 months

Gutter Cleaning

• Can prolong your buildings lifespan

• Protect warranties

• Avoid costly leaks and repairs

Lifting Beams/Rails Test & Inspection

• Inspected under LOLER

• Inspection frequency - every 6 months when used for personnel

• Inspection frequency - every 12 months when used for goods

Suspension Point Test & Inspection

• Inspected under LOLER & PUWER

• British Standard BS8539

• Inspection frequency - every12 months

Consultancy

Eurosafe Solutions offer in-depth risk analysis reports and access strategy documents for your workplace, both for existing assets or at early planning stage for architects and developers, providing you with a clear plan of action considering your operational schedule and any permanent or temporary measures that should be put into place.

Installation & Implementation

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Products & PPE

Eurosafe Solutions can supply a full range of PPE and products for working at height and in confined spaces, ensuring that this equipment is correctly selected to work in your workplace environment in harmony with the other safety equipment required for the task.

Training Academy

Education, not just certification

Eurosafe Solutions offer a full range of training courses for working at height and in confined spaces to compliment our range of services.