Provision of Steeplejack and Associated Services for the Edinburgh Area

Tender description

HES requires provision of a hire of steeplejacks and rope access service to cover the Edinburgh Area. Masonry checks should be predominately visual. Any areas where masonry appears loose or in danger of falling should then be checked by hand. However this should be done with as little force as required. If any areas are found to be in immediate danger of falling then it should be brought to the attention of the District Works Manager for that area, prior to any works taking place. HES will provide the pointing mix as required. The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time. Lot 1: Steeplejacks must be experienced in the following: Procedure for the Safe Working Use of Rope Access Techniques – ACHRA 001 British Standards – BS7985:2002 – Code of Practice for Use of Rope Access Methods for Industrial Purposes H&S at Work Act 1974 Working at Height Regulations 2005 Steeplejacks should be trained and registered with ATLAS Rope Access workers should be trained and registered with IRATA The estimated staffing minimum requirement for this contract including the Rope Access Supervisor is between one and three ropes access operatives at any time.