An Overview of Scaffolding Safety

RES POWERTHERM Res CONTRACT SERVICES LTD www.powertherm.co.uk An Overview of Scaffolding Safety Here we provide an overview of scaffolding safety, including the safety rules and regulations required for those erecting, dismantling, altering, inspecting and supervising scaffolding operations. WORK AT HEIGHT REGULATIONS 2005 At the start of any new project it is essential that you adhere to the 'Work at Height Regulations 2005' standard configuration. Several of the key points of information you must provide to the scaffold contractor or scaffold designer include: » LOCATION OF THE SITE > DURAΤION OF TIME ΤHE SCAFFOLDING IS REQUIRED » THE INTENDED USE » ANY SPECIFICATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT THE SCAFFOLDING » MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE USING THE SCAFFOLDING AT ONE TIME » THE ACCESS REQUIRED ONTO THE SCAFFOLDING » ANY PROVISIONS OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS » TYPE OF GROUND CONDITIONS SCAFFOLDING SPECIFICATION Prior to the setup of the scaffolding, the contractor or designer will provide important information about the scaffold: Scaffold type, e.g. tube & fitting or system Bay lengths Lift heights Required number of boarded lifts that can be used at once and details of platform boarding arrangements Load class/safe working load Information on additional elements like beamed bridges, fans, loading bays, etc. Maximum leg loads and tie spacing Powertherm can provide a full range of scaffold services, both independently and as part of an integrated package with their insulation services. Where required, they can provide design drawings and supporting calculations for any scaffold projects. For more details please visit www.powertherm.co.uk/services/access RES POWERTHERM nqa. nga. nqa. CONTRACT SERVICES LTD ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT +44 (0) 114 288 9119 [email protected] www.powertherm.co.uk Francis House, Orgreave Drive, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9NR