5 safety tips when working with scaffolding

5 Safety Tips When Working with Scaffolding

The construction industry is the most dangerous industry to work in. More than thirty percent of all reported fatalities at work occur within it.

As such, scaffolding safety measures mainly relate to fall prevention. As scaffolding experts, we’re committed to ensure that your site operate as safely as possible.

Therefore, we’ve outlined some of our top safety tips below: 1. Conduct a thorough risk assessment: Before starting any work, a complete and thorough risk assessment should be conducted.

This involves identifying any potential risks or hazards within the working environment, and then putting the necessary measures in place to remove these dangers.

Risk assessment is important for the safety of your contractors, site visitors, workers, and the general public; however it’s also an important legal requirement.

Therefore, it becomes necessary to make sure that it is carried out with all the care and attention required to fulfil your legal and contractual duties.

2. Keep your workplace organised:

One of the biggest and most avoidable causes of accidents within the construction industry is an untidy, disorganised working environment.

By keeping your workplace clean, organized and clutter-free, you can considerably cut down the chance of accidents occurring.

3. Work efficiently: Most construction projects need to be completed within a strict timescale.

Therefore, working slowly and steadily is a good way to improve safety levels. Prioritising speed over safety is extremely dangerous.

Instead, a much safer and more effective alternative is to make your working environment as efficient as possible.

Efficient working processes will make sure that the speed of your project doesn’t compromise its safety.

It can be achieved through communication, good organisation, and time management.

Similarly, investing in up to date, inventive tools and equipment would greatly improve the efficiency of your construction work.

4. Regularly inspect, review and maintain the site: In addition to the initial risk assessment, it is very important to consistently review the site.

This involves identifying any new hazards which may’ve arisen, and then taking the necessary steps to remove them.

Similarly, you should frequently inspect the scaffolding, thereby keeping an eye out for any signs of deterioration or damage.

Scaffolding elements like boards, handrails, and planks is particularly susceptible to damage.

Therefore, it is worth paying close attention to these areas.

5. Undertake proper training: Training is important to effective workplace safety. It makes sure that everyone is aware of the best, most safe practices and processes.

It can also keep everyone up to date with relevant Health and Safety legislation.

While working within the construction industry, training is particularly important as you’re often placed in potentially dangerous circumstances.

For example, new equipment needs to be introduced and demonstrated properly to everyone.

Similarly while working at height, those who work on scaffoldings need to be trained on the best safety practices.

Conclusion: If you’re considering scaffolding for a private job or for a commercial property, you should make sure that your scaffolding fulfils some basic requirements.

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We provide bulk scaffolding and shuttering on rental basis. Our scaffolding & shuttering material is known to be of the best quality that is matchless.

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