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Works to clear Sandwell pathology laboratory: 10 – 15 April

March 25, 2024

Between Wednesday 10 April – Monday 15 April, works will begin to clear the pathology laboratory (first floor, main block, Sandwell) of medical equipment.

As part of the works, a crane lift will be completed on Sunday 14 April between 7am – 7pm.

As a result of the above works, there will be a health and safety requirement to restrict all access/egress to the facilities management yard and the 1st floor areas, whilst the craning and loading operation is undertaken. This will require the closing/locking of some staff fire and security egress routes at basement level that lead into the facilities management yard/supplies area for the entire period of the crane lift works. Alternative building escape arrangements will be put into place during the period of the crane lift in the event of an emergency which will include the provision of temporary signage.

In addition the below works will take place from Wednesday 10 April:

  • Delivery and assembly of the independent scaffold system
  • Crane vehicle delivered and positioned on site
  • Re-location of waste skips and clearance of FM Yard of any unnecessary items to provide suitable access for the crane
  • Delivery and assembly of security fencing including signage
  • Temporary signage placed on fire escape doors which are not to be used

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information, please email t.voyce@nhs.net.