Training - While you don’t legally require specific training to operate on scaffolding, there’s a reason why so many scaffolding companies urge you to: courses which cover working at height will equip you with the knowledge you need to drastically reduce the chance of an incident / accident. Our scaffolding erectors, for example, regularly undergo re-training to bring them up to speed with the latest advances in on-site safety, and this rigor is part of the reason why so many clients in the Guildford area choose our scaffolding services over others. If you’re gearing up for a project that involves an extended period working at height, why not make the long-term investment in your own, or workforce’s skills; a bonus is it’ll likely result in more efficient, and less likely to be delayed work! Quicker, simpler projects = significant ROI.
Tidiness - A tidy site is a safe site, and this is all the more true when you’re working vertically. Many an injury incurred on Guildford sites has been due to carelessness, with materials or tools left on a scaffold board becoming a tripping hazard; elsewhere these have been knocked off and put those on ground level at risk. Our scaffolding erectors are meticulously tidy during the provision of actual scaffolding services, but once it’s handed over to you, it’s fully in your hands. We urge you to have a strict plan in place to keep things orderly, and to work steadily and efficiently; rushing is a fast-pass to the emergency wing!
Inspection - It’s a legal requirement that access solutions are inspected by qualified scaffolding erectors regularly, to ensure that vandalism, environmental shifts or reckless workmanship haven’t undermined the structural integrity of your scaffold. Scaffolding companies have a duty of care, as do clients in the Guildford area who are encouraged not to use a structure before the scheduled inspection is carried out. It’s simply not worth the risk.
PPE - We cannot stress enough how important it is to be kitted out in the correct PPE for the work at hand. Something as innocuous as a small screw falling from a great height can cause injury once it reaches a certain velocity. Hardhats when working under scaffolding levels, gloves and goggles to prevent injuries while on the scaffold (which could contribute to a fall), sturdy, appropriate workboots for grip in wet weather conditions, and a high-vis so you can be seen in low light conditions. Scaffolding companies are typically happy to provide tailored advice on the type of equipment certain structures might benefit from, and ours in Guildford is no different! Call our scaffolding contractors for tailored advice on appropriate PPE usage.