CONTENTS

04 Voice of the sector: Raising standards – together

05 Opinion: Dropped objects

10 Commercial: A standout case on contractual obligations and the law

12 Feature: When does scaffold build become scaffold design from an insurance perspective?

14 Technical: Considering limit state design philosophy

16 Site visit: Tiger Scaffolding take on a complex brief for North Yorkshire County Council

18 Safety: A look at new loading bay gates

19 Edge Protection: Direction on access platform decking

20 Trade: Pre-qualification audits for scaffolders

21 Health & Safety: The invisible risk – mental health

22 Association News: Updates from the Scaffolding Association and members

FRONT COVER: Angel Court in the City of London where Alandale was contracted for the scaffolding works by main contractor Mace.