HxTim Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Right. I'm not entirely sure if i'm being over-cautious here but here it goes. I live in West One, and for the last two hours or so i've heard an alarm going off randomly. The girlfriend and I just looked out the window and the huge white crane on the building site on West St has got a yellow light spinning on it. When the wind picks up the whole crane spins around/shakes/wobbles/generally looks unsafe and a red siren lights up and an alarm sounds. It's starting to look quite dangerous. Do we call the police/someone? Surely it's not supposed to spin like that, it's come all the way out over West St! I've had a google for the name emblazoned on the side of the crane and it's got a daytime no. only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallBuilder Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 If it was just an alarm then that could be loads of things but if you can see the crane actually moving drastically then of course contact the police. I'm sure they're not going to be upset with you and it may be something that needs looking into quite rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Man&hisBMW Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I would call the police, and they will get a safety officer on the site - maybe from the council... best to be safe! its very windy 2nite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrash Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Phone them, I think the alarm is there to warn the worker that it is unsafe to work in those conditions green, yellow + red ect. They are built to with stand these conditions and it is not as windy as it was a couple fo weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblade Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 i'm sure a call to the police on the none emergency line is the least you should try if worried... tel 2202020. they could get out the fire brigade to take a look or find out who is in charge of the crane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genesiscouch Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Ahhh so it's not just a car alarm I'm hearing?! I'm in your area, and hearing the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingEd_UK Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Hey there - just registered.....I can see it from my window (Camera 2 at http://www.sheffieldcam.co.uk/) - I agree its moving a lot, but I think I'd be more worried if the top wasn't spinning around!! Just hope they put in good foundations...the alarm is very annoying....luckily I just got in, although the alarm is irritating me already...snake pass was covered in debris....time to try and sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBouncer Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 You apartment dwellers. I enjoyed a restless sleep last night listening to my roof tiles coming off Waiting for builder to come this afternoon (please dont rain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdlad Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Originally posted by DaBouncer You apartment dwellers. I enjoyed a restless sleep last night listening to my roof tiles coming off Waiting for builder to come this afternoon (please dont rain). Sorry DaB, but the forecast is for it to be wet...with more wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBouncer Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Originally posted by owdlad Sorry DaB, but the forecast is for it to be wet...with more wind I knew god didn't like me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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