Earthing a scaffold any suggestions

[chris day]

A local church is going through some refurbishment, it currently has a mass of scaffolding in one position.

I have been asked to earth it... my initial thinking would be TT spikes on all 4 corners?

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Use bamboo scaffolding like they do in Hong Kong.

 

[ipf]

ere u go:

Give 'em green and yellow suits and there you go.

 

[elsparko]

Use bamboo scaffolding like they do in Hong Kong.

i watched a documentary about that stuff, amazing how high they can build with it

 

[Pete999]

i watched a documentary about that stuff, amazing how high they can build with it

Yeah, me as well, and the way the clmber about all over the bamboo with no fear.

 

[PEG]

Hi,who has asked you to "alter" this scaffolding?

The outfit responsible for erecting it,and whoever commissioned it,would or should have done a risk assessment,and any requirement to earth/bond or otherwise modify the structure,would be in that.

You cannot start clamping cables to a structure which at end of build up,and on a daily basis,should be inspected visually,to conform to exactly what was commissioned and agreed.

There could be a discussion regarding any unauthorised work,such as this,as introducing a potential electrical risk,where there was not one previously.

This is a common issue,with large,long-running refurbs,on churches,community halls,scout halls,etc,where "bob" on the committee,who did a bit of electrical work when working,mentions during a meeting,that there needs some "earthing",and he can sort it...

If i am wrong,i apologise,which means there is a request through specification,in which case,simply follow that directive.

 

[elsparko]

Yeah, me as well, and the way the clmber about all over the bamboo with no fear.

a dying trade in china, think its only the older generations that know how to properly build with it

wouldnt catch me doing what they do thats for sure, i dont mind heights but i do like a nice platform to stand on lol