A safety alert has been issued by the Scaffolding Association following warnings being issued by a Kier BAM Joint Venture relating to defective double...
The Health & Safety Executive has issued a safety bulletin alerting scaffolding contractors about preventing unauthorised access onto scaffolding and other work platforms.
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A 28-year-old scaffolder has been sentenced after working at height without suitable and sufficient safety measures in place.
Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how, on...
Working on very tall buildings demands a different mindset for access and scaffolding contractors. While all scaffolding work is carried out at height, working...
The risks associated with erecting and dismantling scaffolding are well known within the industry. But the one area where many organisations neglect to effectively...
Understanding your roles and responsibilities with regard to scaffold design according to CDM Regulations 2015 is essential for any scaffold contractor. Craig Varian, from...
Contractors who consider themselves specialists within the scaffolding industry may have some surprises in store if they find themselves being questioned by either the...
