On construction site - The siren installation explained 🛠️
Fear of heights is a foreign word for our technical team. We take you to the construction site and explain how the installation of a siren system works.
Good preparation is the be-all and end-all of a safe and efficient siren installation. The safety of our staff and people on site is a top priority during an installation. The team is briefed in detail on the upcoming project by the project manager. He or she also ensures that safe roof access is possible. In bad weather conditions (snow, ice or heavy rain), roof work may have to be postponed.
During the AVOR (work preparation), the required material as well as the correct safety equipment for roof work is provided. Safe equipment includes:
- Head protection
- Eye and face protection
- Hearing protection
- Protection against falling
- Gloves
- Respiratory protection (if dusts, gases or mists are generated at the workplace)
Siren installation is always carried out using collective protection measures (lifting platform / scaffolding). The responsible project management coordinates subcontractors so that everything runs smoothly on the day of installation. Auxiliary equipment such as lifting platforms or cranes as well as electrical companies are used for almost all siren installations. Electrical installations are always prepared in advance at the site so that the control unit and the sounder can be connected on the day of installation.
Good planning and preparation can avoid time delays.
On construction site
First, the control unit is mounted at the planned location and the lines for the sounder are prepared.
At the same time, work begins on the roof so that everything is prepared for the installation of the sounder. Depending on the roof, a roof penetration is created or a special structure is mounted, this is often the case with flat roofs.
Everything is ready, now the siren can be lifted onto the roof with the lifting platform, crane or helicopter.
Once the sounder is securely mounted on the roof and connected, the siren can be put into operation. In Switzerland, the sirens are connected to the national Polyalert system. The connection is checked with the company Atos.
When everything is working, any final work is done and the workplace is tidied up.
The siren is now operational and can effectively alert the surrounding population in case of emergencies.
