[TriLUG] looking for advice for working on catwalk

[Joseph Mack NA3T]

I hope to be involved in a job which requires installing 
gear from a catwalk. The installation will be just outside 
the catwalk on beams, The workers will be clipped into a 
safety cable, and will be working within arm's reach of the 
catwalk. The workers will need both hands for the job, so 
hanging onto the catwalk is out. Presumably they'll lean 
back against the catwalk for balance.

I don't know safe or legally required working practices 
under such conditions. Presumably others involved in the job 
do, but I won't know if they're correct or safe without 
outside information.

Presumably workers can drop/fumble tools/washers. Do you 
rope off the area below? A heavy drill could still crater 
the floor below. Are you required to have nets immediately 
below the workers. Are tools supposed to be strapped to the 
workers (eg drill holes in the handles of screw drivers and 
tie them to you with nylon cord)?

Thanks Joe

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