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Scaffolding risks Spring | Hazards in Scaffolding

By Alison Rogers

15th March 2021

Scaffolding risks Spring | Hazards in Scaffolding

As the days get warmer and brighter, we must prepare ourselves for the scaffolding risks to look out for in…

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Scaffolding risks to look out for in Winter.

By Alison Rogers

19th January 2021

Scaffolding risks to look out for in Winter.

It’s cold, windy, dark and rainy: welcome to Winter! Here are the top scaffolding risks to look out for in…

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By Alison Rogers

16th October 2020

Scaffolding safety during COVID-19.

Our ‘on the ground’ team have now been back on site for five months; here’s how we’re prioritising scaffolding safety…

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5 scaffolding hazards to look out for in Autumn.

By Alison Rogers

25th September 2020

5 scaffolding hazards to look out for in Autumn.

The new season is officially upon us; and so too are a fresh load of scaffolding hazards to content with…

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By Alison Rogers

3rd September 2020

What are working at height regulations?

The working at height regulations are designed to prevent death and injury from falls at height. As scaffolders, we work…

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How we are keeping our staff safe during COVID-19.

By Alison Rogers

22nd May 2020

How we are keeping our staff safe during COVID-19.

While we are delighted to gradually bring our staff back on-site, our number one priority is to keep our operatives…

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What construction PPE is required for scaffolders working at height?

By Alison Rogers

15th May 2020

What construction PPE is required for scaffolders working at height?

Scaffolding safety requirements call for work specific personal protective equipment (construction PPE) to be mandatory on all construction sites. But…

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5 of the biggest scaffolding risks to look out for.

By Alison Rogers

8th May 2020

5 of the biggest scaffolding risks to look out for.

Working at height will always bring with it added threats and challenges; here are 5 scaffolding risks to prepare your…

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