How to stay safe on the scaffold in cold and icy conditions
Winter can be a challenging season for scaffolders, with freezing temperatures, biting winds, and icy scaffolding decks. However, by implementing a few crucial measures, you can increase both the safety and comfort of your work during the colder months. Here are three essential practices for working on the scaffold in ice and cold weather.
Three reasons why you should invest in hot-dip galvanized steel scaffolding
High quality scaffolding can take a lot - partly because of the way it is protected from corrosion and other damage during manufacture. Hot-dip galvanising of steel scaffolding components has proven to be particularly effective here. Read on to find out why this is the case and what benefits hot-dip galvanised scaffolding offers you.
Guide to scaffolding load classes in the USA, Australia and New Zealand
The load classes indicate the maximum load you can place on your scaffolding and therefore the type of work you can safely use it for. If you need to assemble scaffolding in the USA, Australia or New Zealand, click here for an overview of the applicable standards for scaffolding load classes.
Scaffolding load classes in the European Union and United Kingdom
Wherever in the world you want to assemble a scaffold, you can be sure that there are regulations in place to ensure its safety and reliability. One key aspect of these regulations is the classification of scaffolding into different load classes based on the intended use and the maximum permissible load per scaffold level. The way in which the load classes are categorised depends on the standards that apply in each region. For example, the EU divides into 6 load classes for scaffolding and the UK into 4 load classes.
Types of modular scaffolding - Ringlock, Cuplock and Kwikstage scaffolding explained
The most commonly used modular scaffolding systems include Ringlock scaffolding, Cuplock scaffolding and Kwikstage scaffolding. Find a brief overview of the main differences and features of each scaffolding type here.
Risk assessment scaffolding – 7 steps to follow
When working at height, such as on scaffolding, it is important to know and minimise the potential hazards. This involves carrying out a risk assessment to identify and document the potential hazards on the site and take appropriate measures to reduce their impact. This will ensure that you take sufficient precautions to meet legal requirements and keep your team safe.
What makes a good suspended scaffold
A good suspended scaffolding system pays off especially for hard-to-reach work areas at great heights. But what do you need to consider when choosing the right suspended scaffold for your project? We sum up some of the major benefits of a good supended scaffold to look out for.
Best practices for scaffolders during stormy weather
For scaffolders, the start of autumn also means preparing for a new set of hazards. So, if you haven't already done so, it's slowly but surely time to make your scaffolding as storm- and wind-proof as possible. We have summarised some of the measures that you can take to do this here.
FAQ's on risk assessment in scaffolding
Safety always comes first. This is especially true if you work on scaffolding and are regularly exposed to the risks of working at height. What measures need to be taken in your workplace to significantly reduce or even prevent the risk of accidents and injuries is determined by the results of the risk assessment. But what is a risk assessment and what does it involve? These and other frequently asked questions about risk assessment and preventing accidents when working at height are answered here.
How to prepare your scaffold for stormy weather
For scaffolders, the start of autumn also means preparing for a new set of hazards. So, if you haven't already done so, it's slowly but surely time to make your scaffolding as storm- and wind-proof as possible. We have summarised some of the measures that you can take to do this here.
