A suspended-cradle system can be essential for reaching areas high above the ground, such as to reach windows and facades of buildings, during the construction of the exterior part of skyscrapers, working atop towers, bridges etc and more. Know about some of the mistakes that are commonly made while using a suspended cradle system, and which needs to be avoided.

Not checking the cradle system

It is imperative to have a thorough inspection of the cradle or platform itself, and ensure it is free of any defect, mechanical flaw etc. It needs to operate in a seamless fashion and offer complete satisfaction upon inspection to be regarded as safe to work on. The inspection and confirmation must be done by a certified professional, such as an OSHA-certified supervisor. It must be ensured that the suspension mechanism set up on the roof, drawing rope and fasteners are firm and operate smoothly.

Not checking the workers themselves

The attitude of the workers who are going to work aloft on the extendable work platform should be checked as well. If they have some issues, possibly due to an illness or a physical discomfort, or are found to be inebriated or under the effects of substance abuse, work must be stopped.

Not inspecting the lock system

The self-lock device of the worker, set up on his safety belt, needs to be knotted on the safety rope and never in a buckled form in the suspended platform. Make sure that the safety lock is reliable and flexible. The safety belt must not be damaged itself.

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