Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014

Released 10th Feb, 2011

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Brief: The National Indoor Sports Arena and Velodrome for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014

Client: Sir Robert McApline - value £92 million

Health and Safety risks associated with the project:

• The installation of the 2.5 metre wide ducting at 22 metres height within confined working areas
• The risk of entrapment within confined working areas at height
• The risks posed by material handling within booms and scissors at height

Our response:

• Our Glasgow Depot held an open day for Sir Robert McAlpine and sub-contractors to demonstrate safety attachments
• Further in-depth consultation was provided to Sir Robert McAlpine and sub-contractors to develop bespoke solutions
• Further on site demonstrations and Tool Box Talks were also provided

Result:

• Reduced risk of entrapment with fitted safety solution
• Reduced material handling risk with fitted Material Handling Attachments (MHAs).
• Bespoke solution provided for the installation of the problematic ducting.
• Galloway Group won their contract on the basis of including safety attachments within their tender