Ground standby for EWPs, scaffolds and roof work.
When someone is working at height, a person on the ground who knows the emergency lowering controls and the rescue plan can make all the difference. Our standby people watch the platform, keep the area below clear and act fast if something goes wrong.
Watching the platform and the ground below.
We confirm the rescue plan, the emergency lowering controls and the drop zone before work at height starts.
- Ground standby for boom and scissor lift EWPs
- Drop zone set-up and monitoring below height work
- Overhead hazard watch, including powerlines, during platform movements
- Starting the rescue plan, including emergency lowering, when needed
A clear record of each shift.
Records show the platforms covered, the drop zone kept and any events.
- Platform or work area covered, start and finish times
- Drop zone set-up and checks
- Warnings, stop work calls and near misses
- Rescue plan checks and any activations
How pricing works
Quotes are itemised by shift rate, travel, vehicle and equipment, and reporting. Rates are set per standby person per shift.
Send the site location, the work program, the plant on site, your preferred dates and any permit or network operator conditions. We confirm scope, availability and price before work is booked.
Tickets and competencies
Each shift is filled by personnel holding the tickets and competencies the task requires in that state, such as an endorsed spotter or safety observer course, general construction induction, first aid and CPR, and confined space, gas test or heights units where the work calls for them. Copies are supplied with the quote or before mobilisation on request.
Frequently asked questions
Is a ground observer required for EWP work?
Many site rules and risk assessments require one, especially near powerlines or where a suspended worker would need fast rescue. Your SWMS sets the requirement for your job.
Can your standby people operate the EWP?
They are trained in the emergency lowering controls for rescue only. Normal operation stays with the licensed or trained operator.
Can you cover scaffold work?
Yes, for drop zones and rescue standby. Scaffold erection near powerlines needs the asset owner's involvement, and a spotter on its own is not enough.