Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and EFFC (European Federation of Foundation Contractors) have released the new, free, EFFC/DFI Guide to Working Platforms, 2nd Edition. This updated guide is packed with insights to improve safety and standards in the design, construction and management of working platforms in the foundation industry.
According to Peter Faust, Dipl.-Ing., of Malcolm Drilling Company, and chair of the EFFC/DFI Working Platforms Task Group, “Working platforms are used by everyone that accesses a site, so the considerations highlighted in this document apply equally to all those involved — the owner, engineer of record, geotechnical consultant, general contractor and specialty contractor. A properly designed and installed working platform benefits all and will enhance the efficient working of a site as well as ensuring a safe environment.
“The EFFC/DFI Guide to Working Platforms pools the experiences from across the membership of the EFFC and DFI to increase awareness of what has been achieved in the management of working platforms,” continues Faust. “This second edition provides more guidance on track loading, design methodology and testing of platforms. It is hoped that this document will provide a stimulus for how this important aspect of how we work is tackled by our industry and outline some possible tools for implementation.”