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How to avoid injury whilst using a scaffold?
Scaffolding is a great tool for workers to reach difficult areas of a property. Used by many trades such as window cleaners or builders, it is an essential tool for them to carry out their work in the most efficient manner.
However, due to the heights scaffolding can reach, fatal accidents can happen if the correct safety procedures are not carried out. These can be falling from a high level, being hit by debris from the levels above and being also in close proximity to a power line which could lead to electrocution.
What are the 5 main areas for using a scaffold?
If you are a landlord or a homeowner looking to improve your property with an extended kitchen or a loft conversion, a scaffold will be an essential tool required to make sure the job is completed quicker, safer, and to a better standard. If you are building outwards from the property, the construction workers may need access towers, or alternatively if they are working alongside the existing building, a work platform may be required to make the work a little more comfortable for them.
All you need to know about scaffolding inspections?
Firstly, inspections are required on scaffolds to ensure from the moment it has been erected, it is still safe for workers and the members of the public around the area.
The first inspection will be straight away after it is inspected and then once before work is commenced. Thereon after it is completed weekly unless/ or otherwise advised in case of severe weather conditions.
Following each scaffold inspection should be a detailed report. This is to keep a log for both the contractors and the scaffold providers.
