SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways India Pvt. Ltd.

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Construction Industry is second largest employer in India, after Agriculture

This of course includes Buildings, Dams, Roads, Bridges etc.

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

It is in Construction Industry where accidents and Deaths are also highest in India.

As compared to construction industry in Europe the Deaths in India are FOUR TIMES

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

In India there are hardly any regulations for Working on heights.

There is an Indian Penal Code that says Maximum Penalty of Prison for two years in case of act of negligence.

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Responsibility lies on the Building Owners, Contractors, Facility Management Companies.

Since there are very few regulations, they need to adopt the standards, practices followed in other countries.

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Cradle Runways

• FAÇADE NEEDS TO BE ACCESSED

During the constructionFor the finishingFor the CleaningFor the Maintenance

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Cradle Runways• The System requirements are

Safe to use

Practical for use by Cleaners and Workmen

Should reach the entire Façade

Restraint to prevent sway

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Cradle Runways

• FAÇADE NEEDS TO BE ACCESSED

For the CleaningFor the Maintenance

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Cradle Runways

CASE STUDIES

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Chennai Tech Park

Chennai Tech Park Track Layout

Chennai Tech Park

Chennai Tech Park

Glass Replacement

Trident at BKC

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Trident at BKC

Trident Track Layout

Scissor Platform

Jaypee Greens NoidaSun Court Tower

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Jaypee Greens NoidaSections

Jaypee GreensTrack Layout

The Westin, Mumbai

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Track Layout

Trolley Sections

Kingston – Track Switch

Planet Godrej

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Roof Plan

Turnbuckle anchors

Typical External Track work

Wadhwas –The CapitalSAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Wadhwas –The Capital

The Capital – Track Layout

The Capital - Cradle

Sunshine Tower - MumbaiSAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Sunshine Tower - Mumbai

Sunshine Tower – Track Layout

Sunshine Tower – Track Layout

Restraint Systems

EN Standards for Restraints

Any building over 40 Mtrs.

Every 20 Mtrs. in height

Width based on Cradle suspension

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Restraint Systems

Restraint Systems

Cradle Runways

• FAÇADE NEEDS TO BE ACCESSED

During the constructionFor the finishing

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

For Safe working on Heights it is better to

Use Cradles or Temporary Platforms.

They have full range of Safeties.

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Roof Rigs is another area of Negligence.

Very often they are Badly placed.

The required counterweights are missing

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorTechnoclean (India) Pvt. Ltd.

QUESTIONS?

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS

Suhag KhemlaniDeputy Managing DirectorCradle Runways (India) Pvt. Ltd.