by jaco | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog
If a TSP safety brake trips, the operator must understand why the platform has stopped and must never try to force or reset the safety brake while it is carrying the load. The secondary safety brake, commonly referred to as a Skylock on many Temporary Suspended...
by jaco | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
Every person working from a Temporary Suspended Platform must wear a body harness and remain attached to the suspended platform at all times. The TSP itself must be fitted with suitable anchorage points to which workers attach the lanyards of their harnesses. This...
by jaco | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
The daily inspection of a Temporary Suspended Platform must be conducted by the TSP Supervisor before the platform is used. The inspection is not simply a quick visual check of the basket. The TSP Supervisor must inspect the complete system and confirm that the...
by jaco | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
Temporary Suspended Platform Operator, Erector and Supervisor training are three different competency levels and should not be treated as interchangeable. The operator is trained to safely work from and operate the platform, the erector is trained to install, relocate...
by jaco | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog
A temporary suspended platform may only be operated by a person who is medically fit, competent and properly trained for suspended-platform work. Construction Regulation 17 places specific duties on the contractor regarding operator competence, training, supervision,...
