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double arm said:
Hi Ian, So after seeing alot of BAD things said about Simian over different threads, will you put to bed the rumours about how with the dirty tactics you both did in forming Simain and nearly shutting down 1 of the best training centres in the uk from where you both were before.
Also the recent thread where the forum was threatened with legal action in regards to a certain thread.
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Doublarm, feel free to make an appointment with me at Simian and ill tell you all about it. Its not internet friendly.
 
Simian, when your working with the scaff step as we are at the moment, is there a maximum step up onto the step? we have some of the steps with the two rungs which leaves the step to the first rung at 500mm and the ones with no steps at all which we just refuse to use as its just too big a step?

do you have to use a restraint lanyard and if so what is the correct size?

Thanks!
 
well il be fooked hows how on here lol.
 
Welcome Simian...just wanted to say we have had 3 of our apprentices pass through your establishment and overall it has been a positive experience...

I would however say I have now been waiting 2 bloody weeks for duplicates of one of our guys Part 1 & 2 Certs after being told they would be e mailed shortly....Give it a push please!! If you want specifics pm me or email me at hallamscaffold@btconnect.com for details

Cheers

Paul
 
TomP said:
Simian, when your working with the scaff step as we are at the moment, is there a maximum step up onto the step? we have some of the steps with the two rungs which leaves the step to the first rung at 500mm and the ones with no steps at all which we just refuse to use as its just too big a step?

do you have to use a restraint lanyard and if so what is the correct size?

Thanks!
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Tom, there are a variety of different steps available with different numbers of rungs and there is no particular requirement in this regard. It comes down to personal preference, though I dare say most would prefer steps down to the boarded lift.

SG4:10 suggests the use of a fall arrest lanyard (not restraint) and the shorter the better to minimise the potential fall distance.
 
TomP said:
Simian, when your working with the scaff step as we are at the moment, is there a maximum step up onto the step? we have some of the steps with the two rungs which leaves the step to the first rung at 500mm and the ones with no steps at all which we just refuse to use as its just too big a step?

do you have to use a restraint lanyard and if so what is the correct size?

Thanks!
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Hi TomP

when we were reseaching SG4:05 and the scaffolders step first introduced, we demonstrated the step to the HSE. At that time they didn't have concerns regarding climbing but were concerned about scaffolders jumping down and the risk of board failure. Also due to the risk of a fall outside of the structure HSE were happy with the use of standards SG4 minimum spec PFPE rather than introducing a seperate piece of kit. Obviously a shorter lanyard is more beneficial than a 1.75m lanyard. But it would fall arrest still in it's application.

SG4 revisions are all about embracing advances in technology and scaffold step with integral steps is a clear advantage. In construction a 500mm step is by many as reasonable.

I hope that helps?

Regards,

Simon

I hope
 
Thanks Simon, its just so i know what im being shouted at for by the HSE! ha ha!

Welcome Simon and thanks for joining!
 
simian said:
Hi TomP

when we were reseaching SG4:05 and the scaffolders step first introduced, we demonstrated the step to the HSE. At that time they didn't have concerns regarding climbing but were concerned about scaffolders jumping down and the risk of board failure. Also due to the risk of a fall outside of the structure HSE were happy with the use of standards SG4 minimum spec PFPE rather than introducing a seperate piece of kit. Obviously a shorter lanyard is more beneficial than a 1.75m lanyard. But it would fall arrest still in it's application.

SG4 revisions are all about embracing advances in technology and scaffold step with integral steps is a clear advantage. In construction a 500mm step is by many as reasonable.

I hope that helps?





Regards,

Simon

I hope
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I notice from the data provided by Combisafe on their version of the the scaff step http://www.combisafe.com/download.a...74AC20F25&NAME=Scaffstep_290409_web_FINAL.pdf that the Miller turbo-lite fall arrest block is recommended, Would you concur ?
 
brandy said:
Welcome to the forum Simian, now with all the hello's out of the way, I'm sure you'd like to get stuck into the debating end of things, First question, Why is it that training courses are so expensive in the current economic climate.
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Hello again Simian. You may have missed my post, understandable as the volume of posts was quite high. Perhaps you might have another look and consider a reply.
 
brandy said:
Hello again Simian. You may have missed my post, understandable as the volume of posts was quite high. Perhaps you might have another look and consider a reply.
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Hi Brandy, we will not enter into any dialogue in relation to Simian business on this forum. Our intention is to advise and assist on a goodwill basis, if that gives license for abuse or inappropriate questioning on a business or personal level, we will review our position in terms of active contribution.

That is not intended to be a 'smart' response, but one that we must insist on to keep our involvement impartial and productive.
 
Hi Simion,

I have a quick question for you, is there any control or guidance to the size of the tube you can use to hemp from behind the hand-rail?

This is the only part of the new guidance I struggle with, I just don't fancy trying to hemp from behind a hand-rail at all. There have been a few on here who tell me once you get used to it it's not so bad but I just don't fancy it.
 
simian said:
Hi Brandy, we will not enter into any dialogue in relation to Simian business on this forum. Our intention is to advise and assist on a goodwill basis, if that gives license for abuse or inappropriate questioning on a business or personal level, we will review our position in terms of active contribution.

That is not intended to be a 'smart' response, but one that we must insist on to keep our involvement impartial and productive.
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Hi Simian,
You may have misinterpreted my question, there certaintly was no abuse intended. The question was asked, but not directed in any intrusive manner on the workings of your company. It was a broad question put in the context of a company owner faced with paying out costs for training on it seems a continuous basis. Once again I state this is not a reflection or a slur on your reputation or company, and I'm sorry if you interpreted it as such.
 
Podger said:
I notice from the data provided by Combisafe on their version of the the scaff step http://www.combisafe.com/download.a...74AC20F25&NAME=Scaffstep_290409_web_FINAL.pdf that the Miller turbo-lite fall arrest block is recommended, Would you concur ?
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Podger this is recommended by Combisafe as it is in their manufacturers instructions, one large scaffold company now has their scaffolders using a 2m lanyard with a shock absorber and a short work restrsint lanyard when using the step. The mini inertia reel and work restraint lanyard as both equally as good.

The wording of SG4 states scaffolders must be clipped on, ideally to the back ledger due to the risk of falling when using the step.

ian
 
AOM its down to risk assessment however Simon and I have discussed this and we picked up a good practice idea from the forum, up to 2 feet use up to a 21, up to 4 feet, 16 and any higher 13 or below.

Its down to risk assessment really, we all know a scaffolder who can put in a 21 on a 6' hemp, however a written protocol in your method statement communicated to your men would suffice.

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RedViking said:
Do you have a mobile disco ?:blink1:
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once, only joking

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brandy said:
Hi Simian,
You may have misinterpreted my question, there certaintly was no abuse intended. The question was asked, but not directed in any intrusive manner on the workings of your company. It was a broad question put in the context of a company owner faced with paying out costs for training on it seems a continuous basis. Once again I state this is not a reflection or a slur on your reputation or company, and I'm sorry if you interpreted it as such.
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Brandy i hear this regular, we have free part ones and twos at the moment under train to gain, it is supposed to leave us in April 2011 though. If you have any under 25's we have apprenticeships where you as a company can claim back up to 5k for an achiever.

With regards to course costs we have only increased around £10 since 2008 due to the recession even though all our other prices have gone up. Personally i paid £600 for a part one in 1989 at Mowlem Liverpool and its £895 today. If you compare it to a NEBOSH 10 day course where you can pay between 2500-4000, it seems reasonable. Happy to discuss this further

Ian
 
With the greatest respect to Simian - who I have worked with in the past - top blokes - if you are paying £2500 - £4000 for a NEBOSH certificate, you need to seriously consider shopping around - they can be had much cheaper than that.

All the best

Otto:cool:
 
Otto1485 said:
With the greatest respect to Simian - who I have worked with in the past - top blokes - if you are paying £2500 - £4000 for a NEBOSH certificate, you need to seriously consider shopping around - they can be had much cheaper than that.

All the best

Otto:cool:
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Otto we dont do nebosh but some charge that

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simian said:
Otto we dont do nebosh but some charge that
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thanks for the reference though
 
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