Access platforms are a convenient way to reach high areas of buildings efficiently, are easy to manoeuvre around the work space, and are easy to adjust the height. However, there are some things to consider and prepare before work commences…
Working with scaffolding can be dangerous when safety is not considered at all times. Wearing PPE is an essential requirement that can save lives and minimise accidents to yourself and your colleagues. In this blog, we will detail the required…
If you’re considering renting scaffolding for an upcoming project, you may have considered whether or not you can build it yourself. In this article, we discuss if you can legally build a scaffold tower yourself, or if you need particular…
Whether you are trying to paint the wall alongside your stairs, or change that awkwardly placed lightbulb above them, stair scaffolding provides a safe alternative to balancing on an unsteady ladder. So, can you use scaffolding on stairs? Yes, you…
Scaffolding adds extra safety measures and reduces time and energy wasted when painting and decorating your house. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of using scaffolding on both the interior and exterior of your house whilst decorating. So,…
When erecting scaffolding, safety is of paramount importance, and it is critical to know when scaffolding is safe for use or not in order to avoid potentially devastating consequences. In this article, we discuss ways in which you can tell…
As a scaffolder, you might be concerned about your own or your worker’s safety during adverse weather conditions, and what it actually takes to shut down your site/scaffold. Weather can have a huge impact on workers’ safety when working at…
Scaffolding tags are used to indicate whether or not scaffolding is compliant with industry regulations, but do you know what the different types of scaffolding tags mean? In this article, we take you through what you need to know about…
Scaffolding is one of the most useful tools when working at heights, but sometimes, it can be a huge safety hazard if it wasn’t erected in a manner suitable for its location and surrounding conditions. In this article, we discuss…
There are a multitude of courses available in construction site safety, and with so many options available, it can be tough to choose which is most beneficial to you. In this article, we go over the differences between IPAF and…