Internal access decking is a fantastic safety and loading solution for construction projects. We’re unpicking five of the top benefits.

In recent years, Skill Scaffolding has placed a strong priority on the role of internal access decking solutions within the company. 

We have always prided ourselves on our safety procedures – it’s what we’re renowned for – and so it quickly became apparent that investing in a durable, multifaceted internal crash deck would be a valuable way to further our health and safety and create an easier, more efficient working environment for the team.

Internal access decking is a fall prevention work platform. 

Essentially, it protects site workers from any falls from height: the number one risk for scaffolders. They also provide a loadable working platform which is often necessary to successfully complete a project.

The positive repercussions of their use are substantial, and since we have given them a regular home in our yard, the productivity and opportunities for Skill Scaffolding have rocketed.

Here are 5 key benefits of internal decking systems.

1 – You can cut installation and dismantle times by 70%

Traditional scaffolding tubular birdcages are more trickier to put up and take back down. By using an internal access decking system, you can cut the time spent on installation and dismantling right down, reduce the labour for staff and get the overall job done far quicker. 

2 – They ease the pressure on the level they are built from

The decking solutions are super lightweight and any pressure they add to a build is minimal. You will also limit the weight on the level itself by lowering the amount of loading needed. Instead, you will load on the deck.

3 – They are self-contained

One of the things we love about internal access decking, is it is an entirely standalone piece of equipment and is totally self supporting. This ensures little to no disruption to the project when you bring it in and take in back out.

4 – Their installation doesn’t require any work at height

Again, this is one of the many reasons that internal access solutions maximise safety on site. Throughout both the installation and dismantle, your workers will never have to worry about working at height.

5 – You have more load capacity 

Another big tick for internal decking is that it increases your loading capacity much further than through just traditional scaffolding. Your workers can get on with the job, while minimising the risk attached to getting on and off the scaffold.

We offer internal access decking solutions within all of our services. If you would like to find out whether it is the right solution for you, contact the Skill Scaffolding team for an informal chat.