ADVANCED GUARDRAIL SYSTEM
In addition to the 3T method, Youngman also recommends the
BOSS Advanced Guardrail System.
When building a BOSS tower with Advanced
Guardrail Frames:
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By using the BOSS Advanced Guardrail you will ensure
compliance with the Work at Height Regulations by providing a
guardrail in advance of climbing onto a platform. The BOSS
Advanced Guardrail System features guardrail protection that is
pre-set to the correct heights and dimensions.
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IMPORTANT! Always start building the tower with the smallest
frames at the base i.e. 2 rungs, and/or 3 rung frames followed by
4 rung frames. Refer to the quantity schedules for detail.
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Platforms are installed every 2 metres. On 1450 towers, each
platform level has 2 decks.
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When you reach the required working height, make sure you engage
the interlock clips on the Advanced Guardrail frames. Youngman
recommends that the Advanced Guardrail System is left in place on
the top platform until it is dismantled. This removes the need to fit 4
horizontal braces as guardrails on the top platform. However if you
wish to use the Advanced Guardrail System to build another tower
whilst leaving the first tower standing, you
MUST
fit an additional 4
horizontal braces to act as guardrails for the top platform.
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BEFORE moving the Advanced Guardrail frames upwards to
the next platform level you must install 2 horizontal braces on
both faces of the tower to act as guardrails
To dismantle a BOSS tower with Advanced Guardrail
Frames:
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If the Advanced Guardrail System has been removed to build
other towers it must be replaced at the highest platform before
dismantling commences.
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Climb to the highest platform. Remove toe boards and toe
board clips and disconnect diagonal braces. Remove horizontal
braces acting as guardrails.
IMPORTANT! The Advanced Guardrail frames MUST be in
position before you remove any horizontal braces.
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Climb down to the platform below. Move Advanced Guardrail
frames down to the platform you are now standing on.
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Remove the decks, end frames and diagonals, above the level
you are standing on.
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Dismantling then proceeds in the same sequence for the
remainder of the tower.
Assembly and dismantling procedures
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