In recent months, HSE inspectors have been targeting sites which are surrounded by scaffolding. Why are they doing this and what can you do to prevent them from wanting to take a look at your
premises?
Published 25.05.2012
A scaffolding contractor has been fined following an accident which involved a member of his team falling from height. How did it happen and how can similar incidents be avoided?
Published 02.03.2022
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation has reissued its guidance on preventing falls. It’s a document which could be useful to you even if you are not directly involved in scaffolding. Why
is this and what’s covered?
Published 01.02.2016
A public argument has broken out over rival scaffolding competence schemes. What are the details and how might this affect you?
Published 04.12.2017
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has recently published TG20:2013. What is the status and purpose of this document and what changes have been introduced by the updated
version?
Published 24.03.2014
When you organise scaffolding, you’ll need to put together a specification. But without direct experience in the trade how can you ensure that high standards are met?
Published 21.06.2016
The HSE has produced new guidance which identifies the level of information a scaffolding firm will require from its clients. What’s covered and when must you provide it?
Published 24.10.2014
Following a number of high-profile accidents involving scaffolding, the HSE has made its position clear on the standards it expects by producing a checklist. What’s on it and how might it affect you?
Published 03.11.2008
A case heard in June 2020 concerned an accident in which a scaffold collapsed under the feet of a worker who was fitting it with some final toe boards. What caused the collapse and what should have
been done to prevent it?
Published 03.09.2020
You need to have some work carried out which will require scaffolding. As the premises occupier, what should you look for when selecting scaffolders and what key safety issues should be addressed
before work starts?
Published 25.04.2005