Correct Installation:
The Soft Landing System is installed by staff trained and certificated by the Forest Group or their appointed agents. The installation is then checked and approved by a designated person employed by the customer. Each bag must be visually inspected to ensure there is no damage to the outer casing. The overall appearance of the bag should also be assessed to check that the energy absorbent material has not been crushed and any build-up of mortar or mud should be removed. The clips must also be inspected for damage to ensure they are fully operational. Wherever the bags are used, the area should be cleared of all rubbish and sharp objects and swept thoroughly to provide a clear surface.
The bags are very strong, but should not be walked upon unless absolutely necessary. Continual walking on the bags will eventually compress the energy-absorbing fill and reduce effectiveness.
Installation examples:
Ground Floor
Working from one corner, the bags are clipped together to form a complete unit. As each bag is installed it must be pushed firmly into the previous bags to minimise gaps in the surface. All clips except those on the perimeter bags must be used. Where the area of floor to be covered by the final row of bags is smaller than their length and width, they can be curved up the perimeter wall, thereby directing any falling body on to the prepared surface. The outer edge of the Soft Landing System should be protected from falling mortar by strips of polythene or alternatives.
First Floor
Once the first floor joist are fixed and brickwork has commenced, the bags can be used for protection on the first floor.¬† They can either be passed up through the stairwell opening or externally to the scaffold area via a forklift truck fitted with appropriate stillage. If using the forklift method, the stillage should be raised so that the bags can be pulled on to the scaffold over the platform’s handrail and extra care should be taken in high winds.
At first floor level we recommend that the bags are laid on ‘Weather Deck’ or similar weatherproof flooring or on temporary boarding. Stairwells must be adequately boarded to ensure a firm base as the bags will not span a stairwell without support. Use scaffold boards or similar directly on the joists at right angles to provide a safe working platform. When using ‘Weather Deck’ flooring, one suggested method is to fit temporary joists across the stairwell and board over completely, cutting out the stairwell once the roof construction is complete.
Once a safe working platform has been provided, the installation is the same as at ground floor level.
Multi-storey Buildings
Dependent on the construction method, installation of the bags in multi-storey buildings follows the same basic procedures as above. Where risk assessment deems it necessary, further layers of bags can be added and larger size bags are available to ensure maximum protection is provided.
Lorry Bags
The first bag should be positioned at the side of the vehicle with both claw hooks attached to the side rave. Adjustment of the strap and tension ensures a firm fit. Second and subsequent bags should be clipped to the previous bag and the free claw hook attached to the rave. At the back of the vehicle a special strap is provided to clip the rear bags securely to those at the side. The complete installation ensures a continuous area of protection around the working area.
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